Assistant Manager Maintenance

Viking (NYSE: VIK) is a global leader in experiential travel with a fleet of more than 100 ships, exploring 21 rivers, five\u00A0oceans\u00A0and all seven continents. Designed for curious travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine,\u00A0Chairman\u00A0and CEO Torstein Hagen often\u00A0says\u00A0Viking offers experiences For\u00A0The\u00A0Thinking Person\u2122. Viking has more than 450 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers and #1 for Oceans five years in a row by\u202FCond\u00E9 Nast Traveler\u202Fin\u00A0the 2025 Readers\u2019 Choice Awards. Viking is also\u00A0rated\u00A0a \u201CWorld\u2019s Best\u201D by\u202FTravel + Leisure\u2014no other travel company has simultaneously received such honors\u00A0by\u00A0both publications.\u00A0\u00A0

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ROLE DESCRIPTION

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The Assistant Manager Maintenance plays a pivotal role in providing essential support to the Maintenance Team for the administrative and operational management of our river cruise fleet. This role is integral in maintaining the seamless functioning of maintenance operations, encompassing procurement, finance, documentation, and compliance. The position is located in Cologne, Germany and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth operation of our river cruise fleet.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintenance operations

• Assist with purchase orders, invoice processing, and inventory management.
• Keep detailed records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and compliance checks.
• Direct support to service hub manager, related to inhouse organizational tasks
• Internal support function to infrastructure related task
• Admin fucntion for major service events
• Support the Maintenance Manager with scheduling, logistics, and coordinating maintenance tasks.
• Support in implementing quality assurances and improvement initiatives.

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Leadership & stakeholder management

• Ensure effective communication within the maintenance team.
• Liaise with suppliers and vendors to ensure efficient and cost-effective procurement.
• Support Mainteance team with organisation work steps
• Reports directly to the Service Hub Manager Maintenance.

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KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Functional skills

• Fundamentals in finance, budgeting, and procurement.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for working with technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong skill set in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint on a corporate level

Education and professional experience

• A minimum of 2 years of experience, preferably in maritime, transportation, or hospitality.
• Background in business administration, finance, maritime, Hospitality, or related fields.

Leadership Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively.
• Coordinate meetings, prepare reports, and support technical department operations.
• Proactive problem-solver, able to work independently and in teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities and environments.

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Other requirements

• Language skills: German and English (oral and written) on a business level
• Professional appearance and demeanor
• Proficient in using MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and maintenance management software. \u00A0

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HOW TO APPLY

• We look forward to receiving your complete application documents, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date. Start with us and take on challenging tasks in a skilled and highly motivated team. Convince us with your commitment and personality and send your application \u2013 preferably by e-mail to:

Viking Technical GmbH, Personalabteilung, Industriepark 17, 56291 Wiebelsheim

E-Mail: hr.wbl@viking.com

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