Marine Yard Trainee: Travel Lift Operator in Training

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid on-the-job training

MIA Travel Lift accreditation

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Sydney's Northern Beaches invites applications for a Boatyard Hand & Travel Lift Operator Trainee. You will learn on the job and receive paid specialist training to handle vessels with a 50-tonne Travel Lift, progressing with practical, hands-on experience in boatyard operations and coatings.

With time, you will gain safe vessel handling skills, polishing, and maintenance procedures while adhering to WHS and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Motivated, reliable and keen to learn.
• Practical and comfortable with hands-on work.
• Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to high standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
• Have NSW Powerboat licence or willing to obtain.
• Previous boating experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Learn to operate a 50-tonne Travel Lift after training.
• Safe vessel handling and boatyard operations.
• Sanding and application of marine coatings.
• Vessel polishing and detailing.
• Boatyard equipment maintenance and procedures.
• Marine environmental practices and WHS compliance.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Hands-on work

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Powerboat licence (NSW)

Job description

Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club on Sydney's Northern Beaches invites applications for a Boatyard Hand & Travel Lift Operator Trainee. You will learn on the job and receive paid specialist training to handle vessels with a 50-tonne Travel Lift, progressing with practical, hands-on experience in boatyard operations and coatings.

With time, you will gain safe vessel handling skills, polishing, and maintenance procedures while adhering to WHS and environmental standards.