Sailing Deck Engineer & Interior Support (45m SY)

Freyrecruitment; Sweden; On-site; SEK 332,000 - 465,000; Full time

Job summary

Freyrecruitment seeks a Deck/Engineer for a 45m SY, a private dual-season program with owners. The role blends deck and engineering with interior guest-service duties on trips, including 50/50 deck/eng off-season mix. It suits someone pursuing Second Engineer qualifications with 50% engineering sea time available.

The winter is Caribbean with regattas; summers may be East Coast USA or Baltic/UK. Female candidates preferred due to shared cabin arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a deck/stew on sailing vessels preferred.
• Sailing experience is essential.
• Confident with interior and deck duties.
• Engineering background is advantageous.
• Fluent in English.
• Non-smoker; visa considerations (B1, Schengen, Seaman's Discharge Book) for non-EU passport holders.
• Flexible to Caribbean winter and USA/Baltic/UK summers.

Responsibilities

• Split role between deck and engineering with guest service support.
• Assist on interior duties during guest trips.
• Support development of engineering skills on board.
• Adapt to seasonal itineraries and shared cabin arrangements.

Skills

Deck experience

Sailing experience

Interior duties

Engineering background

Team player

Fluent English

Non-smoker

Education

Second Engineer qualification in progress

Job description

Freyrecruitment seeks a Deck/Engineer for a 45m SY, a private dual-season program with owners. The role blends deck and engineering with interior guest-service duties on trips, including 50/50 deck/eng off-season mix. It suits someone pursuing Second Engineer qualifications with 50% engineering sea time available.

The winter is Caribbean with regattas; summers may be East Coast USA or Baltic/UK. Female candidates preferred due to shared cabin arrangements.