First Mate – Private/Charter 30m M/Y

Category:
Deck Jobs
Position:
Chief Officer
Location:
Italy
Job posted:
November 4, 2026

About This role

First Mate – Private/Charter 30m M/Y

Hill Robinson is delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced First Mate to join a 30m+ Motor Yacht. The program runs private and light charter, with a single season itinerary Mediterranean based.

MUST hold: Master 200gt

Currently in Italy
Start date: 9th November
Package: Salary paid in Euros, 45 days leave
Itinerary: Summer Mediterranean / Winter Italy

Experience / attributes required:
– 2+ years of yachting experience
– Confident in working unsupervised on deck
– Excellent team-player
– Great communicator
– Experience working in delivering high-quality service; charter experience a plus

Qualifications required:
• STCW (fully updated)
• Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (mandatory)
• Seafarer’s Medical Certificate (with 6 months+ validity)
• Master 200gt / OOW 500 (Mandatory)

* Must be willing to undergo extensive background checks and pre-employment drug test. *

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.