Part Time Bosun – Discovery Sailing Project

Association of Sail Training Organisations; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Discovery Sailing Project is seeking a Part Time Bosun to perform hands-on maintenance on three vessels at Universal Marina, ensuring they are sea-ready for life-changing sailing experiences for young people. The role is about practical upkeep, not management, with a focus on engines, electrical 12/24V systems, plumbing, woodwork and GRP.

The position is circa 20 hours per week, with day-rate up to £250 depending on experience, and requires Private Indemnity Insurance or willingness to obtain it.

Qualifications

• Experienced in maintaining yachts and their systems.
• Able to work to deadlines and budgets in a charity setting.
• Candidates must have, or be willing to take out, Private Indemnity Insurance.
• Private Indemnity Insurance is required or willing to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vessels are ready for sea and fit for sailing training.
• Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs as a do-er rather than a manager.

Skills

Engines

12/24v systems

Pumps & plumbing

Woodwork

GRP

Job description

Part Time Bosun - Discovery Sailing Project

Universal Marina - to £250 per day - dependent upon experience

The Discovery Sailing Project http://www.dsp.uk.com is a Sail Training Charity which is part of the Scout Association. We enable young people from all walks of life to experience and benefit from Offshore Sailing. We operate three yachts from our base: DSP HQ, Universal Marina, on the River Hamble.

We have three vessels:

Thermopylae Clipper, 60'

Discovery DSP, 43'

About the Role

This is a part time role, circa 20 hours/week. We seek an individual with a hands‑on operational focus, NOT a manager to direct and lead others. We need a "do-er".

This is a unique, exciting, engaging and fulfilling role where the main requirement is to ensure our vessels are ready for sea, enabling young people to partake in lifechanging experiences through the power of Sail Training.

Skills Required

• Experienced in maintaining yachts and their systems, including but not limited to:
  • o Engines
  • o 12 / 24v systems
  • o Pumps and plumbing
  • o Woodwork
  • o GRP
• Able to work to deadlines and budgets - as a charity with limited funds our yachts must be fit for purpose, but not necessarily pristine.
• Private Indemnity Insurance
• Candidates must have, or be willing to take out, Private Indemnity Insurance.

Discovery Sailing Project