Boatyard Hand

seek.com.au; Sunshine Coast Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrie's Boat Services on the Sunshine Coast is seeking a full-time Yard Hand to join our busy boatyard team. The role is outdoors, hands-on work with vessel handling, equipment operation and customer support.

The successful candidate will operate a forklift, assist our Straddle Carrier operator, and help with general yard tasks, repairs, and site cleanliness. A proactive, reliable and safety-conscious attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Forklift ticket and 1+ year experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Honest, reliable and self-motivated.
• Able to take direction and work to timeframes.
• Knowledge of safe work practices (WHS).
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Assist Straddle Carrier Operators for safe lifting of vessels and loading/unloading.
• Prepare vessel enclosures and assist with vessel placement in bays.
• Operate forklift to support daily on-site lifting activities.
• Assist clients, tenants, contractors and visitors at the boatyard.
• Adhere to WHS and Environmental policies and procedures.
• Use of other equipment such as high pressure gear and cleaners; assist with repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Forklift operator

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Follow directions

WHS knowledge

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Lawrie's Boat Services, an established Sunshine Coast Boatyard is hiring a full-time Yard Hand (Mon. to Fri.- 7.30am to 4pm).

A unique opportunity awaits an enthusiastic and well presented person to join our team.

The role is varied and "hands on", involving working outdoors, incl. assisting our Straddle Carrier (mobile boat lift) operator, Fork Lift operation, use of other yard equipment, and ongoing support of our clients, tenants and contractors.

Our business provides marine hardstand facilities for private and commercial yacht and power boat ownersto undertake marine repairs / maintenance, from basic boat cleaning & general repairs, through to specialist boating projects and extensive re-builds.

The role includes the following duties

• Assisting our Straddle Carrier Operators for the safe lifting of vessels out of, and into the water, placement / relocation of vessels on site and loading and unloading onto road transport.
• Preparing vessel enclosures and assisting with vessel placement including cradling of vessels within work bays and other designated areas.
• Fork lift operation to assist a variety of daily on site lifting activities.
• Boatyard operations incl. assisting clients, tenants, contractors, suppliers and other visitors.
• Implementation of our policies and procedures incl. WH&S and Environmental policies.
• Use of other specialist equipment incl. high pressure gurneys and mechanical cleaners.
• Repairs / maintenance / site cleaning as required.
• Otherduties as delegated by management from time to time.

Please note this is an active role that involves manual handling, including regular lifting of heavy objects and standing for extended periods and we are looking for someone with a proactive, self motivated approach to join our fast paced team.

Applicants MUST HAVE the following skills, experience, and attributes:

• Current Fork Lift ticket / operator's licence with a minimum of 1 year experience.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Honest, reliable, and self motivated
• Able to take direction and work to timeframes
• Knowledge of, and commitment to safe work practices (WHS)
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with a solution oriented mindset

The following skills are an advantage:

• Boatyard operations & / or marina operations experience
• Load Shifting Equipment experience
• Slewing Crane experience
• Other High Risk Work Licences (HRW)
• QLD Recreational Marine Licence

The role would suit someone who has a passion for boating or other marine based interests

Attractive salarypackage negotiable based on skills, qualifications and prior experience.

Please feel free to take a look at our website www.lawriesboatservices.com.au for more information about us.

We thank you for taking the time to consider this role.