Marina / Boatyard Operative

WeGo Carsharing Solutions; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a stunning marina in Kingswear for a dedicated Marina / Boatyard Operative. Join a customer-focused team where your role will involve handling valuable vessels, assisting boat owners, and maintaining the marina's presentation. You will engage with the public, ensuring excellent service while operating equipment like forklifts and pressure washers. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and a beautiful working environment. If you have a positive attitude and are eager to learn, this could be the perfect role for you!

Benefits

33 days' holiday per year

Pension

Branded company clothing

Stunning working location

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid driving licence and a can-do attitude.
• Marine knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle boat movements afloat and ashore, ensuring customer support.
• Maintain presentation of pontoons and marina while assisting users.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Willingness to learn

Friendly and positive outlook

Marine or maritime knowledge

Full, valid driving licence

Tools

Forklift

Travel hoist

Industrial pressure washer

Job description

Marina / Boatyard Operative

Kingswear, Devon

Who will I be working for?
Darthaven Marina is located in the stunning South Hams countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and in a truly tranquil setting. Our impressive 270-berth marina has grown over the past 30 years and we continue to pride ourselves on the first-class service we provide to our berth holders, visitors and customers.

We’re currently looking for a full-time Marina / Boatyard Operative to join us in Kingswear and enhance our dedicated, customer-focused team.

What are the benefits?
- Salary range of £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, dependent on experience
- 33 days’ holiday per year, including bank holidays
- Pension
- Branded company clothing
- Stunning working location
- On-site parking

This is an exciting and varied opportunity for a hard-working individual to take on a practical role at our busy Marina.

What will I be doing?
As a Marina / Boatyard Operative, you will be handling very valuable vessels. You will also be in constant communication with boat owners and the general public providing information and ensuring all our customers are supported courteously.

This role will see you involved in the following:

1. Boat movements afloat and ashore
2. Collecting and returning vessels to and from their berths
3. Pressure washing of hulls
4. Use of forklift/travel hoist
5. Use of company work boats for towing etc.
6. Assisting our Marina users in person
7. Maintaining the presentation of the pontoons and marina
8. Resolving general enquiries and reporting any incidents

This role may involve lifting, carrying, working on damp and wet surfaces, including pontoons, handling large boats and using equipment such as an industrial pressure washer.

What do I need?
To be considered as the Marina / Boatyard Operative, you will need:

1. A can-do attitude
2. A willingness to learn
3. To be well-presented
4. A friendly, positive outlook
5. A full, valid driving licence

Any marine or maritime knowledge would be beneficial, but it is not essential.

Please note, we will shortlist and interview suitable applicants as they apply and may close this role early should we find the individuals we are looking for. Apply today to avoid disappointment.

Other organisations may call this role Boatyard Operative, Marina Operative, Marine Assistant, Maritime Assistant, or Yard Hand.

Webrecruit and Darthaven Marina are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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