Marina Technician

Direct Response Employment Services is looking for a Marina technician to join the team on a permanent basis, based in Trowbridge.

Overview:

To carry out the various duties needed to operate and maintain the marina services and a hire fleet. Maintain
and repair boats to maximise the life of boats and equipment, and to minimise mechanical failures.
Instruct customers in the safe operation of the boat, its equipment and the use of the inland waterways
system. To undertake varied works on boats and equipment for private customers.

Main Duties:

* The basic fault finding, maintenance, servicing and repair of diesel engines and generating equipment,
marine gearboxes, steering systems and stern gear.

* General maintenance, servicing and repair of the marina and boats including welding, painting,
varnishing, carpentry and cleaning.

* Attendance to breakdowns and repairs away from the base operations both in and out of normal
working hours.

* The demonstration of, and instruction on, the safe use and handling of both boats and equipment to
customers.

* Undertake any other duties, within the scope of the job, as directed by line management to maintain
the efficient working of the Business.

What we are looking for:

* The ability to demonstrate competence in the Marina Technician core skills.

* Have a working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, heating and LPG systems and
equipment options relevant to the marine industry.

* Prepared to wear and maintain company uniform.

* Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to deal with customers in
sometime stressful situations.

* Prepared to work flexibly as part of a small team (weekend working required and 24 hour callout
roster required).

* Organised and able to work on own initiative with minimal supervision.

* Supply and maintain in safe condition own hand tools to the list provided.

* Hold a RYA Helmsman certificate and undertake customer care training.

* Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that
covers ‘business use’ to attend service calls should a company vehicle not be available.

On Offer:

* Technician up to £27500 DOE plus weekend working allowance of £2.00 per hour = roughly 2k on top of salary.

* 37.5 working hour week which will involve some weekend work during peak periods.

* Enhanced holiday allowance.

* Discounted holiday plus training holidays.

* Annual Pay reviews.

* Life Assurance.

* Training and development.

* Free Uniform.

* Staff discount and charitable fund.

If you would like to find out more then please get in touch today