Requirements:

• All certs up to date – Yachtmaster preferred
• At least 1 year proven yachting experience with strong deck skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic, must be a team player
• Confident with water sports
• Maintains good personality and professional rapport with guests
• Schengen visa /EU right to work required

Start date: ASAP

Location: France

Salary: EUR 3000 (plus potential raise after probation period)

Leave: 60 days

Equal share of charter tips

Itinerary: Charter – Heavy charter yacht operating dual season

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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This is a great opportunity for an experienced Mate to join a busy private yacht who will also act as chase boat Captain to a 43-foot Midnight Express, powered by five Mercury 500R outboards.

Requirements

• Master 200gt essential
• At least 2 years’ experience on a similar size yacht
• Confident in the overall running and management of the deck department
• Able to carry out engine room detailing
• Able to assist with mooring and anchoring operations
• Confident in handling water sport and activities with guests
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• B1/B2 Visa required  

Start date: TBC

Location: USA

Salary: EUR 6000

Leave: 60 days

Package: Health insurance & paid flights 

Program & Itinerary - Private – Bahamas season & USA yard period 

Guest trips are generally one to two days in the Exumas, along with occasional day trips around Nassau.

The vessels are based outside the owner's residence in Nassau, normally from December through July. This coming season, however, the plan is to remain in the Bahamas until August, with periods in between when the owner is away. Followed by annual yard period in Florida.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

Burgess recruitment is currently seeking a 2^nd Engineer for a 80m+ yacht  

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in yachting and be familiar with the demands of working on a similar-sized vessel.

Requirements:

• 2nd Engineer / SV 2nd, or commercial equivalent — ticket must state III/II
• Previous yachting experience on a similar-sized vessel is required.
• Must be a quick learner with a proactive approach.
• Strong teamwork skills and a positive attitude.
• Able to maintain, and repair of the yacht’s engineering systems
• Be hands-on and willing to assist in various area as needed
• Quickly adapt and learn new systems and procedures
• B1/B2 visa required
• Shared Cabin

Start date: 19 Sept

Location: USA

Salary:  EUR 7500

Leave: 2:2 rotation

Itinerary: Private – Dual season, Med summer & US/Caribbean winter.

Burgess are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

**SCAM ALERT** You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.  Always verify details about the job, the yacht, and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams.

We are seeking an experienced 2nd Engineer to join a yacht with a 6 month shipyard period upcoming. This role requires someone capable of providing comprehensive engineering support, maintaining all onboard systems, and assisting with overall yacht operations. The ideal candidate will complement the existing team dynamic and contribute to a positive, active working environment.

Requirements

• MEOL (Y) certification essential.EOOW ideal
• Minimum of 2+ years in a similar engineering role, either onboard yachts or commercial vessels.
• Experience working on yachts with similar size preferred, but not mandatory.
• Expertise in mechanical and electrical systems, engines, generators, water makers, air conditioning units, and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small engineering team.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with crew, Captain, and charter guests when needed.
• Open to candidates from a commercial shipping background, provided they meet the relevant certification requirements.

Start date: Immediate

Location: France

Salary: EUR 5000

Leave: 42 days

 Busy Private/Charter: Few months shipyard period 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

Requirements:

• All certs up to date including Yachtmaster
• Proven yachting experience with strong deck operational skills
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic, must be a team player
• Maintains professional rapport with guests/clients
• Schengen visa /EU right to work required

Start date: 14 Sept

Location: Monaco Yacht Show

Salary: EUR 2700 - 3500 (DOE)

Duration: 1 month (14 Oct end date)

Itinerary: Assist during Monaco Yacht Show

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams.

Requirements

• Y3 minimum
• Proven experience in a Sole Engineer or similar role
• Hands-on, proactive and technically confident
• Sailing yacht experience preferred

Start date: ASAP

Contract: Temporary, permanent, or temporary-to-permanent

Salary: DOE

Leave: TBC-NON ROTATION

Vessel details & itinerary: Private 40m sailing yacht with a dual-season programme, cruising the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess Recruitment team will contact you.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Chief Officer to join a busy yacht.

Requirements

• Chief Mate 3000 essential
• Ship Security Officer, ISM certification & PWC instructor necessary
• Malta CEC preferred
• At least 2 years’ experience on a similar size yacht
• Confident in the overall running and management of the deck department
• Great organisation skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Schengen Visa required  

Start date: Immediate

Location: Sicily

Salary: EUR 7500 DOE

Duration: at least 1 month

Leave: 90 days

Flight: 1 x return flight offered 

Program & Itinerary- private/charter - med cruising 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

This dual role will be Deckhand when the guests are on board and 3rd Engineer when the guests are not on board.

Requirements:

• All relevant certifications in hand
• Engineering background is a huge bonus
• Confident in all deck operations
• Strong troubleshooting & problem solving skills
• Happy to rotate between deck and engineering as needed
• Charter experience beneficial
• Schengen and B1/B2 visas

Start date: 1^st November

Location: Europe

Salary: EUR 3k-4k DOE

Leave: 60 days

Program & Itinerary: Charter Vessel – Currently in the Med – potentially States in Winter

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Due to cabin requirements we are looking for a female bosun

 This is an ideal position for someone looking for a good work/life balance during the yard period before chartering in the Caribbean

Requirements

• Yacht Master Offshore
• Minimum 2 years’ experience
• Great maintenance skills
• Confident in the overall running of the deck department
• Oversee all deck operations, including tender driving, and guest services
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Well organised and strong with inventorying
• B1/B2 Visa/Right to live & work in the USA Essential

Start date: ASAP

Location: FL

Salary: USD 5000

Leave: 38 days

Program & Itinerary- Charter vessel based in The States- currently in the yard before chartering in the Caribbean in the coming months.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and personable Chief Steward/ess who leads by example, inspires their team, and creates a positive, collaborative onboard atmosphere.

Requirements:

• STCW, ENG 1, FH level 2 essential and up to date
• Must have extensive charter experience
• Previous experience as Chief Steward(ess) on similar sized or larger vessels
• Confident across all areas of the interior
• Competent in interior administration, including provisioning, inventory, and daily team coordination.
• Comfortable handling guest requests, making reservations, and managing bookings with professionalism and attention to detail
• A great leader who supports junior crew and maintains high standards across all interior operations. Interior team of 6
• Schengen and B1/B2 visa required 

Start date: October

Location: Europe

Salary: EUR 6700

Leave: Rotational 8:8 (subject to yacht operations)

Flights: 3 x return flights per year, Bonus scheme and training allowance 

Vessel Program and itinerary: Charter – Dual season. Busy med summer season & Caribbean winter season. 

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

This is a great opportunity for an experienced 2nd Officer to join a busy private & charter yacht.

Requirements

• OOW essential (open to newly qualified)
• All relevant certificates up to date
• Photography & dive skills are desired
• Charter experience and strong in guest services
• Great organisation skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• B1/B2 visa required

Start date: ASAP

Location: Europe

Salary: DOE

Leave: 3:1 rotation

Program & Itinerary- Private/charter – Caribbean winter season. Pacific Panama Costa Mexico for Spring.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

This is a great opportunity to work on a prestigious motor yacht with a great crew onboard.

Requirements

• Yacht Rating- essential
• All other relevant certifications in hand and up to date
• Minimum 1 years’ experience onboard
• Proven professional carpentry experience
• Excellent understanding of high-end joinery materials, finishing, and repair techniques.
• Proven deck competence with solid knowledge of yacht operations.
• Team player with a proactive, positive attitude
• Any additional skills such as videography/drone pilot highly desirable

Start date: 30 September

Location: Spain

Salary:  EUR 3500 + tips

Leave: 60 days

 
Vessel & itinerary: Dual Season vessel- quick shipyard before crossing- Charter/Private operations

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

This is a great opportunity for a deckhand who will bring strong deck skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards on board.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year experience as a Deckhand on a busy program
• All certs up to date including PBL2
• Experience with driving tenders with guests (jet & propeller)
• Confident in water sports
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic, must be a team player
• Maintains professional rapport with charter guests
• Career driven individual
• Schengen visa required 

Start date: 14 September

Location: Europe

Salary: EUR 3200

Leave: 84 days + 2 return economy flights annually

Courses: 1 week leave & 3000 EUR PA

Bonus: Extra 1 month salary for each year employed (capped at 3 years)

Itinerary: Dual season – Charter. Med summer & Caribbean winter. Aiming to cross the Atlantic end of Nov/Dec

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams.

This is a great opportunity to work aboard a prestigious charter yacht with a great crew onboard.

Requirements

• OOW 3000GT or higher in hand
• PWC instructor preferred
• Proven experience in similar roles on similar sized vessels
• Confident in the bridge with strong watchkeeping experience
• Well versed in all aspects of deck operations
• Great leadership skills
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Strong work ethic and ability to perform well under pressure
• Carpentry skills highly desirable

Start Date: 29 September

Location: Spain

Salary: EUR 5500 + equal share of tips

Leave: 60 days

Vessel and itinerary –Charter motor yacht- dual season- currently chartering with upcoming brief yard period and then crossing

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams

Requirements:

• Valid STCW, ENG 1 and FHL2
• Confident with provisioning, stock control, and inventory management
• Strong organisational skills and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Able to support the Head Chef in the preparation and service of guest and crew meals
• Italian/ Russian languages skills desirable
• Schengen visa or EU right to work required

Start date: 1 October

Location: Europe

Salary: EUR 4000

Rotation: 2:2

Vessel & itinerary: Private – Med cruising

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you. 

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams 

Requirements

• Experience on similar sized sailing yachts essential
• Required qualifications/ certificates C/E III/3 or 2/E III/3 or OOW unlimited III/1
• Visa requirements EU passport

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Hands on and proactive
• Ability to work well within a small team

Start date: September

Location:  Med

Salary: 5000 EUR

Leave: 2:2 rotation

Due to the high volume of applications received, we may not be able to respond to every applicant individually. If your experience matches the requirements of the role, a member of the Burgess recruitment team will contact you.

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

SCAM ALERT You will never be asked for any money or sensitive personal information during the recruitment process. Always verify details about the job, the yacht and the recruiter using reliable online resources. Stay vigilant and protect yourself from scams