This is a rotational position offering a 2:2 schedule and the opportunity to join an established programme with varied cruising plans.

The successful candidate will be confident working independently, proactive in their approach and comfortable taking full responsibility for the engineering department. We are looking for someone technically strong, organised and easy to work with, who will fit well within an established crew.

Position: Chief Engineer
Salary: €10,000pm
Vessel: 50m+ Motor Yacht
Programme: Private / Charter
Rotation: 2:2
Start Date: Mid to late September 2026
Cruising: International programme
Location: Mediterranean
Flag: Non-US
Team/Couple: No

Requirements

• Y1 Chief Engineer or Chief Engineer Unlimited.
• Valid STCW certification
• Schengen visa, visa-free exemption or EU residency
• Previous yacht experience required - as Chief Engineer please.
• Strong troubleshooting and preventative maintenance skills
• Hands-on approach
• Good communication and crew management skills

This would suit a capable Chief Engineer looking for a stable rotational position on an active yacht with a varied programme. 

Whitewater Recruitment is looking for a Junior Stewardess to join a busy 55m motor yacht operating a private and charter programme. This is a very busy, back-to-back programme with frequent owner and charter usage, offering a great opportunity for someone enthusiastic and keen to build a career in the yachting industry. The interior team consists of five, with the stews rotating throughout the departments, although the successful candidate will initially have a focus on laundry.

The yacht is open to considering green stews who have some previous hospitality experience or other transferable skills. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, good energy and plenty of enthusiasm, who is willing to learn and take initiative as part of a busy interior team.

Requirements:

Joining Location: Mediterranean

Start Date: Around middle September

Salary: DOE

Leave: 60 days

Experience: Open to green candidates with hospitality experience or other transferable skills

Certifications: STCW and ENG1

Visas: B1/B2 and Schengen 
Personality: Enthusiastic, proactive, keen to learn and excited to start a career in the yachting industry

Additional Benefits: Yearly bonus and training budget available

Cabin: Shared with another female crew member

The role will involve assisting the rotational Head Chefs and supporting the galley throughout a busy programme. The yacht is open to candidates with around a season of yachting experience, and culinary qualifications are not essential. We are looking for someone level-headed, capable and able to work well as part of a team.

Requirements:

Joining Location: Mediterranean
Start Date: Around 20th September 

Salary: DOE

Leave: 60 days

Experience: Ideally around one season of previous yachting experience

Certifications: STCW and ENG1

Visas: B1/B2 and Schengen preferred

Personality: Level-headed, capable and able to work well within a busy team

Additional Benefits: Yearly bonus and training budget available

Cabin: Shared cabin

Whitewater Recruitment is looking for an experienced Chief Stewardess to join a busy 50+m motor yacht operating a private and charter programme. This is a very busy, back-to-back programme with frequent owner and charter usage, so we are looking for a hardworking and energetic Chief Stewardess who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The yacht runs with an interior team of five, with the team rotating throughout the departments. 

The successful candidate will confidently manage the interior, including accounts, while leading the team by example. The ideal candidate will already have previous Chief Stewardess experience, either on a similar-sized vessel or following a strong progression through the industry with good longevity on smaller yachts.

Requirements:

Joining Location: Mediterranean


Start Date: Around middle September


Salary: DOE plus tips


Leave: 2:2 rotation


Experience: Previous Chief Stewardess experience required, ideally on a similar-sized yacht or with strong longevity and progression on smaller vessels


Certifications: STCW and ENG1


Visas: B1/B2 and Schengen 


Personality: Hardworking, passionate, energetic and able to lead by example


Additional Benefits: Yearly bonus and training budget available


Cabin: Shared with another female crew member

Whitewater Recruitment is looking for a Second Officer to join a busy 55m motor yacht operating a private and charter programme. This is a very busy, back-to-back programme with frequent owner and charter usage, operating between the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

The role is well suited to a younger, recently qualified OOW looking to gain further experience and responsibility within a busy deck department. The successful candidate will work alongside the rotational Chief Officers, assisting with the management of the deck team and supporting the overall running of the deck department. The role requires an OOW qualification, particularly for upcoming crossings, and would suit someone with at least two years of solid yachting experience who is energetic, hardworking and a strong team player.

Requirements:

Joining Location: Mediterranean

Start Date: 20th September or before

Salary: DOE

Leave: 60 days

Experience: Minimum two years of solid yachting experience, ideally suited to a recently qualified OOW

Certifications: STCW, ENG1 and OOW

Visas: B1/B2 and Schengen preferred

Personality: Energetic, hardworking and a strong team player

Additional Benefits: Yearly bonus and training budget available

Cabin: Shared with another male crew member

We are looking for a rotational Second Engineer to join a professionally run 50m+ motor yacht with an active mixed private and charter programme.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-maintained yacht with a busy operational schedule, an upcoming yard period and a supportive engineering department. The role would suit a practical and hands-on engineer who enjoys fault finding, preventative maintenance and being involved in a wide variety of engineering projects.

The yacht places a strong emphasis on attitude, professionalism and team fit. Previous yachting experience is welcomed, however candidates from commercial shipping, cruise ships or other marine engineering backgrounds will also be considered. The Chief Engineer is open to developing the right candidate provided they demonstrate the right mindset and willingness to learn.

The engineering department consists of a Chief Engineer and Second Engineer, supported by contractors and dayworkers during yard periods when required. The yacht operates to a high standard with consistent maintenance investment and several upgrade projects planned over the coming year.

This role offers excellent long-term stability, funded training opportunities and the chance to join a programme where crew retention is valued.

Start: 4 September
Salary: €5,500 DOE
Rotation: 10:10
Yacht: 50m+ M/Y
Programme: Private / Charter, Mediterranean & Caribbean itinerary
Qualifications: SV 2nds minimum, EOOW Unlimited 
Experience: Yachting preferred but commercial and cruise backgrounds considered

If you are an engineer looking for a long-term rotational position with a positive onboard culture and strong support for professional development, please get in touch.

Whitewater Recruitment is looking for a Deck / OOW to join a large 100m+ motor yacht operating a dual-season private and charter programme.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious deck crew member holding OOW Unlimited who wants to continue developing their bridge experience. The role is approximately 70% deck / 30% bridge, with the successful candidate stepping into bridge watches during crossings and guest trips.

Package

€4,500 per month - fixed and non-negotiable
8:8 rotation
Shared cabin
Tips shared equally between crew
€2,000 training budget after one year
Full MLC SEA
Start date: 19 October 2026

Requirements

OOW Unlimited
B1/B2 visa - MANDATORY
Minimum one season's deck experience
Strong bridge/watchkeeping foundations
Commercial, cruise ship, support vessel or large-yacht experience advantageous
Non-smoker
Physically fit, sociable and keen to learn
Comfortable working within a busy, high-profile charter programme

Joining location is Barcelona. The yacht operates a dual-season programme.

Apply through Whitewater Recruitment.

This is a busy, family-orientated vessel with significant owner use. The yacht is very much treated as a home, and the owners expect exceptionally high standards throughout.

The successful candidate will be a positive, hands-on team player with 3-5 years' yachting experience and the confidence to maintain a consistently high standard within the housekeeping department.

Position: Head of Housekeeping
Vessel: 77m Private MY
Salary: $5,000 USD per month
Leave: 2:2 rotation
Initial rotation: 4:2 for the first stint to allow for a comprehensive handover and training period with the current HoH
Start date: 05 October
Joining location: Italy
Itinerary: Mediterranean / Caribbean
Flights: 3 x return economy flights
Longevity bonus: To be discussed at interview

Requirements:
• 3-5 years' yachting experience
• Proven housekeeping experience on high-standard yachts
• PDSD certificate, or willingness to obtain prior to joining
• Schengen visa where required
• B1/B2 visa in hand or ability to obtain
• Positive attitude and strong team ethic
• Comfortable working within a busy, family-focused programme with extensive owner use

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced housekeeping professional looking to join a well-established private programme with a structured handover into a rotational Head of Housekeeping position.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who is happy working both in the engine room and assisting on deck when required. The yacht is looking for a genuinely good person who will fit into the existing crew, get involved and bring a positive attitude. They are open to developing the right candidate further.

Previous yachting experience is required, with commercial experience considered a bonus. AEC 1 and AEC 2 are the minimum qualifications required, while an EOOW ticket would be a strong advantage.

The yacht has an active programme with plenty of diving, surfing and watersports. Additional skills in photography, videography or watersports would be a major bonus and could help a candidate stand out.

Start: Around 20 August
Salary: €5,500–€6,000
Rotation: Rotational 2:2
Yacht: 45m private MY
Itinerary: Worldwide
Qualifications: AEC 1 & 2 minimum; EOOW advantageous

This is a demanding role onboard a high-profile yacht with a very busy engineering department, so they need someone capable, hands-on and comfortable working at a high level of responsibility.

• Start date: 14th or 15th September
• Contract length: Approximately 10–12 weeks
• Location: Italy Shipyard
• Position: Temporary Engineer
• Second Engineer ticket preferred but experience is more important
• Strong deep-sea background highly desirable
• Yacht experience beneficial but mainly looking for someone who can handle a yard period well
• Third Engineers onboard are expected to operate close to Second Engineer level
• Busy yard period with a significant workload
• Day rate: 400 Euro a day max, DOE

They are looking for someone experienced, practical and able to hit the ground running without needing close supervision.

We are looking for an experienced Refit Project Manager to join a confidential 58m motor yacht project in Europe.

The role is expected to start in late August or early September and run through to approximately the end of April. The successful candidate will be based on site at the shipyard and will take responsibility for coordinating a significant engineering and cosmetic refit programme.

The ideal candidate will have a strong Chief Engineer or technical management background, with previous shipyard and refit experience. Candidates moving ashore from a senior engineering role will also be considered, provided they have the right project management capability and communication skills.

Key requirements include:

• Strong large-yacht engineering experience
• Previous refit or shipyard experience
• Confident project planning and contractor coordination
• Experience with Pinpoint
• Smartsheet experience highly desirable
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong reporting and client-facing communication skills
• Ability to lead regular progress meetings and provide clear updates
• Unlimited ticket preferred

This is not a remote role. The candidate will need to be present at the yard during the working week, with some flexibility to travel home at weekends once the project is established. A full-time site presence will be required during the opening and closing stages of the refit.

Candidates based in France or within easy reach of a major UK or European airport would be preferred.

Salary: €8,000–€10,000 per month, depending on experience
Start: Late August / early September
Duration: Until approximately end of April
Location: Europe
Confidential role