General hand - Boatyard (forklift an advantage)

White Bay 6 Marine Precinct; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive team culture

On-the-job training

Job summary

White Bay 6 Marine Precinct is seeking reliable and adaptable Casual General Hands to join our award-winning team at Sydney's premier marine facility. This role involves cleaning, preparing, and painting boat hulls, marina attendant support, and assisting in our dry-stack operation with occasional weekend work if required.

Training is provided on marina forklift operation and straddle-carrier use. The role typically runs Monday to Friday with potential weekend shifts; it involves moderate

Qualifications

• Casual general hands role with flexibility for weekend work if required.
• Experience with power tools preferred; aptitude essential.
• Valid work visa or Australian work rights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with launching and retrieval of boats using a Marina Bull forklift
• Prepare and clean boat hulls
• Apply protective coatings including antifoul paint
• Safely operate power tools and equipment (training provided)
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area
• Work independently and as part of a team to deliver quality results

Skills

Forklift experience

Power tools

Team player

Job description

General hand - Boatyard (forklift an advantage)

White Bay 6 Marine Park is seeking reliable and adaptable Casual General Hands to join our award-winning team. This role is primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work to support our busy dry-storage operation if required. Forklift operator experience is an advantage.

This is a hands-on position within our shipyard, involving cleaning, preparing, and painting boat hulls, as well as providing marina attendant support to our dry-stack facility, where vessels are launched and retrieved using a Marina Bull forklift.

Opportunities existing to train using marina forklift and straddle-carrier if suitable.

Moderate lifting capacity is required for this physically demanding role.

Part time work will be considered for the right applicants.

What you'll be doing

Assisting with the launching and retrieval of boats using a Marina Bull forklift

Working primarily Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts

Preparing and cleaning boat hulls

Applying protective coatings, including antifoul paint and propeller treatments

Safely operating power tools and equipment (training provided)

Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area

Working both independently and as part of a team to deliver quality results

What we're looking for

Availability Monday to Friday, plus flexibility for occasional weekend work if required

Previous experience with power tools (preferred. While experience not essential, aptitude is essential)

Confidence in operating machinery and equipment

Willingness to learn and be trained in large forklift operation

Strong work ethic with a focus on high-quality results

Friendly, approachable, and willing to assist wherever needed

Good time management and organisational skills

Commitment to safe work practices and workplace health & safety

Valid work visa or Australian work rights

General industrial experience is sufficient for this role

What we offer

Competitive hourly rates

Supportive, team-focused workplace culture

On-the-job training, including upskilling in specialist boat-handling equipment

Opportunity to work in a dynamic waterfront environment at Sydney's leading marine facility

We appreciate your interest in this role. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.