Temp Second Engineer — Winter Yacht Maintenance Lead

Reardon Yacht Consulting; España; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Reardon Yacht Consulting seeks a hands-on Temporary Engineer for a 33m private sailing yacht during the winter yard period. Start date is 12 November 2026 with a potential two-month duration, possibly extending to two months as Second Engineer.

You will coordinate contractors, remove equipment for servicing, begin winterisation and maintain thorough records while working under the chief engineer’s direction.

Qualifications

• Relevant yacht engineering experience, particularly during refits and yard periods.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks during initial cover.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and organisational skills.
• Willingness to transition into a supporting role.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating contractors and organising engineering works.
• Removing equipment for servicing and repair.
• Beginning winterisation.
• Tracking maintenance progress and maintaining clear records.
• Supporting general engineering, repairs and yard preparation.
• Providing a thorough handover and continuing maintenance work under the engineer direction.

Skills

Yacht engineering experience

Independent troubleshooting

Organisational skills

Job description

Reardon Yacht Consulting seeks a hands-on Temporary Engineer for a 33m private sailing yacht during the winter yard period. Start date is 12 November 2026 with a potential two-month duration, possibly extending to two months as Second Engineer.

You will coordinate contractors, remove equipment for servicing, begin winterisation and maintain thorough records while working under the chief engineer’s direction.