Bosun 85m

Discipline: Deck
Job type: Permanent
Job ref: 2915
Published: about 1 month ago

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Bosun to join an 85m private MY operating a busy dual-season program. 

The role:
• Lead day-to-day deck operations, ensuring high standards across maintenance, presentation, and guest readiness.
• Take ownership of the exterior, ensuring all deck areas, tenders, and equipment are maintained to an exceptional standard.
• Plan and execute maintenance schedules, including painting, varnishing, and carpentry works.
• Manage inventories, stock control, and sourcing of spares and equipment in coordination with the Chief Officer.
• Delegate tasks effectively across the deck team, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior deck crew
• Operate and manage large tenders as required.
• Busy private dual-season program.
Start date: around mid-July.

What we’re looking for:
• Proven experience as Bosun on 70m+.
• Master of Yachts Limited (200GT) or equivalent (minimum).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing larger deck teams.
• High-level maintenance skills including painting (brush and spray), varnishing, and teak carpentry.
• Confident handling of large tenders.
• Organised, proactive, and detail-focused with a hands-on approach.
• B1/B2 visa preferred but not essential.
• Keen fisherman advantageous.
• Additional certifications such as PWC Instructor or advanced dive qualifications beneficial.

What’s on offer:
• Salary: $5,500 USD per month.
• Leave: 2:2 rotation.
• 13th month bonus.
• Dedicated training budget with a focus on career development.
• Busy dual-season program