Boatyard Operative at Martham Ferry Boatyard. 

Summer 2024 - Job vacancy - Filled

We are looking for a seasonal boatyard operative from mid-June until September. No previous experience is needed but you must be able to swim. Hours are negational but it will include Sundays. We look forward to hearing from you.

March 2023 - Job vacancy - Filled

This is a great opportunity to join our small and family-friendly business that is looking to expand.

Candidates 

  • Ability to understand and deliver excellent customer service

  • Flexibility and adaptability to help maintain the hire fleet and help the day-hire customers.

  • A flexible approach to teamwork.


Job description

  • Help to maintain the existing hire fleet of electric and diesel day boats.

  • Help to run the day hire boats during the season including customer handovers and ongoing maintenance and breakdowns for a small fleet of 7 day boats.

  • Rescue of boats when required using the rib rescue boat.

  • Take bookings and payments

  • Assist with cleaning

  • Performing checks on each boat before customer handover

  • Re-fuel, pump-outs and water fill

  • Assist in other areas of the business when needed.


Essential Requirements

  • Some carpentry skills

  • Undertake customer boat briefings for the day-hire fleet. (Training given )

  • Must be of good general health – very physical job

  • Confident around water.


You will need a passion for innovation, the environment, a strong eye for quality, and productivity and carry out your work with pride and enthusiasm. 

Desirable qualities

  • A love of all things water and boats.

  • Sailing experience

  • Powerboat level 2 certificate