Boatyard Operative

Would you like to work in a busy boat yard looking after over 100 small boats in a picturesque waterside location a few miles outside Chichester in West Sussex?

Haines Boatyard are looking for a Boatyard Operative to join a small friendly team of 11, so If you enjoy working outside and want to explore a career within the marine leisure industry this could be the role for you.

We pride ourselves on the standard and quality of our workmanship, especially in shipwright work and hand painting. We specialise in the maintenance of classic racing keelboat fleets as well as maintaining ; Ribs, motorboats, dinghies, and small yachts.

It can be quite a physical job so you will need to be physically fit.

You will be working outside most of the time during the summer and in our storage sheds during the winter. A knowledge of boats is desirable but by no means essential, as training will be given. In all cases we will support you to grow your skills and assist you to reach your potential.
- Good organisational skills and problem solving capabilities
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks
- Capable of working on your own and as part of a team
- The ability to work to high standards and take responsibility for your work
- A flexible attitude, as you may be asked to carry out various yard duties
- Good time keeping

This is a full-time permanent position with 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Starting salary will be dependent on experience but is competitive with other yards and will be reviewed after 3 months probationary period.
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime may be available during the peak winter working schedule

**Job description**

The role of Yard Hand includes the following:

- Boat movement tasks including towing, launching, recovery & stepping masts
- Wood and GRP hull maintenance including preparation and painting
- Carry out tasks according to job sheets provided, meet target times and keep accurate records of time worked and materials used on boats
- Assist with maintenance of boatyard property, vehicles, boats and workshop equipment
- Comply with the Boatyard’s Health and Safety regulations

**Essential skills**
- A ‘can do’ attitude and enthusiasm to undertake a varying and wide-ranging set of tasks that may be required in the day-to-day running of the Boatyard’s busy work sites, as well as a willingness to help with anything that is asked of you
- Readiness to work outside of normal office hours, as required.

**Desirable skills**
- Full driving license
- General DIY skills to a competent level
- Experience of laying up boats in a boatyard
- Ideally Power Boat Level 2, or similar certification/experience (training can be provided)

**Location**

The role is based at Itchenor in Chichester Harbour, West Sussex

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £9.06-£17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person