Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees (SGV) AG
Luzern
7 hours ago
Sailor*in with a View to Ship Captain*in
- 03 February 2026
- 100%
- Luzern
Job summary
Join SGV AG as a Matros*in, navigating stunning Vierwaldstättersee! Enjoy a stable, full-time role with growth opportunities.
Tasks
- Provide excellent service to passengers and assist with ticketing.
- Manage ship operations and ensure guest satisfaction on board.
- Maintain and care for assigned vessels while supporting the crew.
Skills
- Completed vocational training and strong customer service skills.
- Fluency in German; conversational English and French a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours and handle responsibilities independently.
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About the job
| 100% | permanent |
Set course for a journey of discovery and navigate the Lake Lucerne with us as a sailor*in with a view to becoming a ship captain*in, 100%, permanent | Start 01.04.2026
The Lake Lucerne Navigation Company (SGV) AG is a subsidiary of SGV Holding AG. Its origins date back to 1836. SGV AG operates as a licensed, private transport company with a fleet of five historic paddle steamers and 14 motor ships, transporting nearly 3 million passengers annually on Lake Lucerne.
Area of responsibility
You will enjoy an extremely varied working environment and be directly at the heart of the action with our customers on the front line. Our passenger service staff will competently advise you on timetables and exciting excursion opportunities. You sell tickets and check travel documents.
As a future ship captain*in, you keep our ships on course. You can fully express your strong service orientation in all its facets and competently fulfill your role as host on board. The attractive working environment is rounded off by the maintenance/upkeep of the assigned ships and deployment as second ship captain*in on our larger scheduled ships.
Your career path
As an aspiring ship captain*in, you start your nautical career as a sailor*in. After successfully completing the first season and internal training, you will be employed as a cashier in the second year. If suitable and needed, training to become a ship captain*in can start in the third year. Subsequently, all career opportunities from a nautical perspective up to steamboat captain/captain are open to you.
During the winter months, there is the possibility to take on a versatile role at Shiptec AG (e.g., as mechanic, carpenter, painter, electrician, or pipe fitter)
Requirements profile
- Completed commercial or technical training
- High service commitment and great sense of responsibility
- Very good German skills in spoken and written form as well as oral language skills in English and French, additional languages are an advantage
- A high level of communication and conflict resolution skills, flexibility, and resilience
- Strong teamwork skills, independent, customer-oriented, and reliable working style
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including weekends, with additional work in the summer half-year and compensation in the winter half-year
- Minimum height of 1.70 m
- Ideally between 19 and 35 years old
- Driver's license PW, category B
- Good physical condition, good swimming skills
An exciting and very varied working environment. Work in a dynamic team with a pleasant working atmosphere. A Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) general subscription 2nd class, free rides on mountain railways in Central Switzerland, 13 paid holidays, and a contribution to an annual fitness subscription are just a few of our benefits.
Your chance? Great!
If you meet the requirements and are looking for a position in an extraordinary environment, we look forward to receiving your online application via the application tool.
D Variety on the lake is incomparable. The weather, the customers, the ship but also the crew and the course – everything brings variety to the workday.
Zeno, cashier
Zeno, cashier
SGV AG
SGV AG offers a unique working environment on Lake Lucerne. Our employees are the heart of our company and we actively promote their development. We rely on personal responsibility, team spirit, and quality to provide our customers with a unique experience. A wide range of activities – whether on board or on land – opens up diverse career opportunities. Become part of SGV AG and help us create unforgettable moments on the lake.
SGV AG offers a unique working environment on Lake Lucerne. Our employees are the heart of our company and we actively promote their development. We rely on personal responsibility, team spirit, and quality to provide our customers with a unique experience. A wide range of activities – whether on board or on land – opens up diverse career opportunities. Become part of SGV AG and help us create unforgettable moments on the lake.
Excited and curious for more?
Contact details:
Human Resources Department
+41 41 367 66 44
jobs@sgvholding.ch
Contact details:
Human Resources Department
+41 41 367 66 44
jobs@sgvholding.ch
