Job Description
Magnitude Recruitment is seeking a hands-on and knowledgeable Temporary Engineer to join a 75m+ motor yacht for an upcoming maintenance and shipyard period.
This role is suited to an experienced engineer who is confident working across a range of systems and capable of supporting a busy maintenance schedule. The successful candidate will join the engineering team during a key operational period, assisting with planned works, overhauls, and general shipyard maintenance.
This is a practical, hands-on role requiring strong technical ability and prior experience within a yacht engineering environment.
To start ASAP, EUR salary
Key Requirements
- Previous experience as a 2nd or 3rd Engineer on yachts
- Strong all-round engineering knowledge and hands-on capability
- Experience working in shipyard or maintenance periods preferred
- Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems
- Engineering certification from AEC upwards (EOOW or SV Second Engineer preferred)
- Valid STCW certification and ENG1
- Fluent English (spoken and written)
Engineering Responsibilities
- Support onboard systems maintenance and repairs
- Carry out general shipyard maintenance and engineering tasks
- Assist with planned maintenance schedules and defect resolution
- Maintain high standards of safety and operational compliance
- Work closely with the Chief Engineer and engineering team
Programme Details
- 75m+ Motor Yacht programme
- Shipyard / maintenance period role
- Contract from ASAP to first week in July
- MLC-compliant package
Candidate Profile
- Practical, hands-on, and technically capable
- Strong work ethic with the ability to support a busy shipyard period
- Proactive and solution-focused
- Team player with a positive attitude
- Reliable and able to integrate quickly into an established engineering team