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Burgess

Sole Engineer

Start date : 31st July 2025

7,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Sole Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 45m (148ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Position Type Rotational (2:2)

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 14th Jul 2025

Job ID #2886383

Summary

Burgess Recruitment is looking for a Rotational Chief Engineer for 45m+ Charter Yacht


Start Date:

31st July / 1st August – with a few days of handover with the current Chief Engineer


Location:

Med


Salary:

Up to €7,000/month


Leave:

2:2 Rotation – flexible and mutually agreed schedule between rotational partners


Qualifications:

Y3 / Chief Engineer <3000kW


Requirements:


  • Strong all-round technical knowledge and hands-on engineering skills
  • Familiarity with IDEA maintenance system, or the ability to quickly learn it
  • Comfortable supporting AV/IT systems (with additional support from Chief Officer)
  • Team-oriented attitude – willing to assist with mooring operations, tender arrivals, and deck support as needed
  • Committed to following routine maintenance schedules and troubleshooting directly onboard
  • Previous charter yacht experience preferred
  • Positive, proactive, and adaptable mindset


Other:

You will be joining a professional and active charter program and working closely with the current Chief Engineer to ensure a smooth and thorough handover. Following this, the yacht will be heading to Olbia to begin a three-week charter. Both the Captain and current Chief Engineer are available to provide further information and technical insight about the role and vessel systems.


 


Please also apply and register through the Burgess website (via 'careers').


Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.


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Languages

English / Fluent

Visas

  • Schengen (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea

About Burgess

Cunard House 15 Regent Street St James's London SW1Y 4LR United Kingdom [ view on map ]

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