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Burgess

Lead Deckhand in United Arab Emirates

Start date : 20th January 2026

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Position Deck > Lead Deckhand

Vessel/Shorebased Type 100m (328ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Rotational (4:2)

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 5th Jan 2026

Job ID #3827216

Summary

Burgess recruitment is currently seeking a Lead Deckhand for a 100m+ yacht

 

This is an exciting opportunity to work onboard a busy multi season, family and water sports orientated motor yacht with a worldwide itinerary. You will help lead the deck team and work under an experienced senior team.

 

 

Requirements

 

  • Previous experience as Lead Deckhand on larger vessels
  • Yacht Master & Navigational Watch Rating in hand
  • Experience in crane operations and driving large twin jet tenders essential.
  • Confident on deck with good product knowledge
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, team player
  • Shipyard experience a bonus
  • Experience and confident with water sports

 

 

 

Start date: 20 January

Location: UAE

Salary: DOE

Leave: 4:2

 

Vessel & itinerary – Private vessel with world cruising itinerary

 



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

Essential Qualifications

Entry Level Qualifications (or equivalent)
  • ENG 1 (Medical Certificate)
  • STCW 95 (STCW 2010)
Master/Skipper Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • MCA Navigational Watch Rating (NWR) Certificate
  • RYA Yachtmaster Offshore

Location

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  • Destination Worldwide/TBC
  • Current Location United Arab Emirates

About Burgess

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

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