2nd Engineer – Private/Charter 49m M/Y (RR-4745)

Hill Robinson Group; Italia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60 days paid leave

Job summary

Hill Robinson Group is seeking a 2nd Engineer for a private/charter 49m motor yacht (M/Y) based in the Mediterranean. The role involves practical, organised, and proactive work in the engine room, with the vessel itineraries including Italy and the Mediterranean.

Start date ASAP, salary paid in Euros, with 60 days paid leave as part of the package. The candidate should have hands-on mechanical skills, experience with PMS, watermakers, HVAC, and basic electrical fault-finding, and work closely

Qualifications

• MEOL certificate (referred)
• STCW (fully updated)
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily engine room rounds and monitor machinery parameters.
• Assist with engine room maintenance and PMS tasks.
• Support tender and deck equipment maintenance.

Skills

Engine room rounds

PMS experience

Watermakers

HVAC

Electrical fault-finding

Deck collaboration

Education

MEOL certificate

STCW

Seafarer’s Medical Certificate

Seaman’s Discharge Book

Job description

2nd Engineer – Private/Charter 49m M/Y

The vessel is Mediterranean-based with a private program and offers a positive working environment for someone who enjoys being practical, organised, and proactive in the engine room.

Start date: ASAP
Itinerary: Italy (Mediterranean-based)
Package: Salary paid in Euros, DOE | 60 days paid leave

Experience / Skills required

• Previous experience as Assistant or Junior Engineer on 40–60m yachts preferred
• Comfortable carrying out daily engine room rounds and monitoring machinery parameters
• Good hands-on mechanical skills, including pumps, filters, valves, sea strainers, and general engine room maintenance
• Experience supporting planned maintenance systems (PMS) and routine servicing tasks
• Familiarity with yacht hotel systems, including watermakers, sewage treatment plants, HVAC/chillers, and hot water systems
• Basic electrical fault-finding ability and understanding of onboard alarm systems
• Experience assisting with tender and toy maintenance (outboards, jet skis, deck equipment) is a plus
• Practical mindset with strong attention to engine room cleanliness and organisation
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work closely with the Deck department

Qualifications required

• MEOL certificate (referred)
• STCW (fully updated)
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate
• Seaman’s Discharge Book (preferred)