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Deck/Engineer in France

Start date : 28th January 2026

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Position Deck > Deck/Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 29m (95ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Both

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Seasonal

Yachting Experience 2 - 5 years

Posted 28th Jan 2026

Job ID #3875370

Summary

Job Title

29m Sole Engineer / Experienced Deckhand – Dual Qualified

29m Private / Charter Motor Yacht - Up to 8-10 weeks charter 

Cruising: SOF, Corsica, Sardinia, Croatia and Montenegro (Med-based)

Seeking a professional, experienced, hands on Sole Engineer / Deckhand for a Commercially Registered 29m Private and Charter Motor Yacht. The role will initially focus on completing the final stages of a shipyard period (finishing end of April), before moving into full cruising operations with a mix of owner and charter trips, cruising in the Med for summer. This is a dual role position for an experienced Engineer who is happy to assist on deck during busy owner and charter trips. Lovely owners, strong team ethic and a positive onboard work/life balance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Engine room operations and maintenance
  • Shipyard oversight 
  • Navigational experience 
  • Assisting on Deck during owner and charter trips
  • Docking, mooring and watchkeeping
  • Tender driving and basic navigation assistance

Required Qualifications

  • AEC 1 and AEC 2
  • ENG1
  • STCW

Experience Required

  • Minimum 2 years yachting experience with land based Engineering background
  • Experience on similar sized vessels

Contract / Salary

  • Seasonal with opportunity to go permanent
  • Salary: DOE

Start Date

ASAP 

Additional Requirements

  • English speaking essential
  • Professional appearance
  • Driving licence beneficial
  • Open to background checks for commercial endorsements
  • Must have Schengen


Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (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)
  • MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC 1 & 2) Certificate

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France