2nd engineer 40+m MY

Freyrecruitment; Sweden; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey recruitment is seeking an experienced 2nd Engineer for a private yacht with a USA-Caribbean itinerary. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year as an engineer, AEC 1+2, and is active and fit, with a sailing background preferred.

True non-smoker with no visible tattoos, and a B1/B2 visa in hand is preferred. Start by September; holiday allowance starts at 45 days and increases to 60 days in year two, with a strong mentorship program aboard.

Qualifications

• Must be true non-smoker
• No visible tattoos
• Available to start by September
• Active and fit, crew enjoy surfing/kiteboarding
• Experience on yachts preferred
• Sailing background preferred or dinghy background
• B1/B2 visa preferred
• Experience with East Coast USA/Caribbean programme preferred
• 45 days holiday in Year 1, increasing to 60 days in Year 2
• Minimum qualification: AEC 1 + 2
• At least 1 year as an engineer

Skills

Non-smoker

Tattoo-free

Active lifestyle

Sailing background

Visa in hand

USA/Caribbean programme experience

Education

AEC 1 + 2

Job description

A 40+m MY is seeking an experienced 2nd Engineer to join their well established crew.

This is a private, dual season program with a USA-Caribbean itinerary. his is a great opportunity for a junior engineer working towards their SV EOOW, with all sea time onboard meeting the minimum requirement of over 350kW. They also have an excellent training programme in place, along with two fantastic Chief Engineers, who are both very keen to teach and mentor the right candidate.

Our ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:

• True non-smoker

• No visible tattoos

• Available to start by September

• Active and fit, as most of the crew surf, kiteboard, and enjoy an active lifestyle

• Proven longevity on past yachts preferred

• Sailing background preferred, or at least someone who grew up sailing dinghies

• B1/B2 visa in hand preferred

• Experience with an East Coast USA / Caribbean programme preferred

• 45 days holiday in Year 1, increasing to 60 days in Year 2

• Minimum required qualification: AEC 1 + 2

• At least 1 years’ experience as an engineer

• Trade background preferred