Boatyard Foreman/Superivsor

Matchtech; Gosport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious sailing club is seeking a head of marina operations to lead a small team and ensure safety and service excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in marina operations, significant hands-on experience with slipway lifts and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including a contributory pension scheme and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme (7% employer contribution)

33 days holiday per year

Training and uniform/PPE provided

Death-in-Service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management experience in a marina or similar operational environment.
• Significant hands-on experience with slipway lifts and yacht launches up to 40'/12m.
• In-depth understanding of marina operational safety standards and procedures.
• Strong administrative skills, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all marina operations comply with legislation and safety standards.
• Conduct safe lift and launch operations using relevant equipment.
• Oversee storage and layout of boats.
• Manage bookings for marina services, liaising with Members.
• Complete and document checks on marina equipment.
• Lead and develop a small marina team.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Hands-on experience with slipway lifts

Understanding of marina safety standards

Administrative and IT competency

Communication and customer service skills

Tools

Wise trailer-hoist

Roodberg trailer

Travel lifts

Job description

Due to retirement, this unique opportunity to lead marina and boatyard operations has arisen. You will ensure excellent safety and service for Members of this prestigious sailing club. The Club has around 500 members, a 200-berth marina for yachts up to 40', a substantial boat-park, a thriving Clubhouse and social programme. The marina team conduct around 500 separate boat lifts and launches annually.

This is very much a hands on role in and around the marina, leading a small boatyard team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all marina and boatyard operations comply with current legislation, safety standards, and the Club's internal policies and procedures.

• Conduct safe lift and launch operations using the Club's 14T Wise trailer-hoist, Roodberg slipway trailer, and tractors, as well as the MOD's 50T Wise travel lift.

• Oversee the safe, efficient storage and layout of boats in the boat park during lay-up periods.

• Manage bookings for all marina-related services, liaising with Members, coordinating schedules, and maintaining accurate records.

• Complete and document daily, weekly, and monthly checks on marina and yard equipment, ensuring all assets are correctly maintained, tested, and safe to use.

• Oversee repair and replacement of marina and boatyard infrastructure, including machinery, pontoons, piles, and safety equipment.

• Ensure hazardous materials are stored and disposed of in accordance with environmental and safety regulations; maintain a clean, safe working environment.

• Lead and develop a small marina team (1 Supervisor and 2 Operatives), fostering professional growth and delivering high standards of service.

• Perform routine site maintenance and groundworks as needed.

• Identify and pursue opportunities to expand marina services and generate additional revenue.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven leadership and team management experience in a marina or similar operational environment.

• Significant hands-on experience with slipway lifts and yacht launches up to 40'/12m, using similar equipment (Wise trailer-hoist, Roodberg trailer, travel lifts).

• In-depth understanding of marina operational safety standards and procedures.

• Strong administrative and IT competency, particularly in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with a commitment to providing high-quality service to Club Members.

Benefits and Salary:

• 45,000- 50,000
• Contributory pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
• 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Training and uniform/PPE provided
• Death-in-Service benefit

If you are an experienced Boatyard operative, ready to take on a new challenge, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and professional team.