Chief Engineer

Yacht Crew Recruitment & Training (YCRT); Palma; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Charter tips

2:2 rotation

Job summary

Yacht Crew Recruitment & Training (YCRT) seeks a rotational Chief Engineer for a 62m M/Y operating in the Med and Caribbean. The position begins toward the end of December with a 2:2 rotation and a single-occupancy cabin, offering a competitive salary within a busy charter program.

You must hold an SV Chief 3000GT or Y1 license. The selected candidate will lead a 3-person engineering team, oversee critical systems, and coordinate maintenance across dual-season charters while engaging crew and

Qualifications

• Must hold SV Chief 3000GT or Y1 as a minimum.
• Experience on busy charter yachts is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 3-person engineering team on a 62m motor yacht.
• Maintain critical propulsion and auxiliary systems
• Coordinate maintenance across dual-season charters and owner trips
• Ensure safety and compliance, liaising with deck and hotel teams

Skills

Yacht engineering

Team leadership

Safety management

Client interaction

Education

SV Chief 3000GT license

Y1 License

Job description

Job Description

We have a very busy 62m M/Y looking for a rotational Chief Engineer to join the yacht towards the end of December.

Job Details

• Job Title: Chief Engineer
• Yacht: 62m M/Y
• Cruising Itinerary: Dual Season
• Salary: DOE
• Contract: Permanent
• Start Date: End of December
• Leave/Rotation: 2:2
• License Required: Y1 / SV Chief 3000GT

The yacht operates an extremely busy dual season charter program along with owner's trips in-between charters. The yacht is currently in the Med and will be travelling over to the Caribbean for a busy season to then return next year for an already booked out Med charter season.

3 person engineering team on board. Very strong crew dynamic on board and someone who is very outgoing, social and enjoys interacting with the crew will do well on here.

You must hold an SV Chief 3000GT or Y1 as a minimum for this position.

The start date is not for a while but they are interviewing at the moment and are able to lock in SEAs now with a later start date.

On offer is a 2:2 rotation, single cabin and a competitive starting salary along with an even split of charter tips.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications we are receiving for this role, we are only able to contact you if your profile is a good match for the role.