Marina Operative - Brighton

Marine Resources; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Private medical cover

Online GP service

Free onsite parking

Uniform provided

Training via online academy

Job summary

Marine Resources is recruiting a Marina Operative for a busy Brighton marina. This hands-on, customer-facing role supports day-to-day operations and ensures customers receive a welcoming, professional service.

Working on a rota, you will cover evenings, weekends and bank holidays with full training provided. Previous marina or boating experience is helpful but not essential, and French or Dutch language skills would be a bonus.

Qualifications

• Customer-facing role experience preferred.
• Experience using EPOS systems and handling payments is desirable.
• Able to work as part of a team in a busy marina environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day marina operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Support the delivery of a welcoming and professional service to visitors.
• Work on a rota including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Calm under pressure

Tools

EPOS system

Cash handling

Job description

Marina Operative

Location: Brighton Marina

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Rota-based, including weekends, nights and bank holidays

Are you looking to build a career in the marine industry? Enjoy working with people, being outdoors and having a varied role where no two days are the same?

We're recruiting a Marina Operative to join the team at a busy and well-established marina in Brighton.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, professional team, with full training provided and the chance to develop new skills within the marine industry.

The Role

This is a hands-on, customer-facing position with a variety of responsibilities across the marina. You'll play an important part in the day-to-day running of the site, helping to ensure customers receive a welcoming and professional service.

Working on a rota, you'll need to be flexible with your availability, including evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

What We're Looking For

• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with customers.
• Comfortable using computer systems, EPOS and processing financial transactions.
• Positive, enthusiastic and happy working as part of a team.
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather.
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to learn.
• Able to remain calm and professional in a busy environment.
• Flexible with working hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Previous marina or boating experience would be an advantage, but isn't essential as full training will be provided.

French or Dutch language skills would also be beneficial, although not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical cover
• Access to an online GP service, 7 days a week
• Free onsite parking
• Uniform provided
• Training and development opportunities through the company's online academy

Application deadline: Monday 30th November 2026.

Proof of the right to work in the UK will be required before employment commences.