Marina Operative

Job Opportunity: Marina Operative Location: Royal Quays Marina, North Shields, Tyne and Wear

Contract: 6-month Fixed Term Contract Hours: 42 hours per week, shift rota including day, night (lone working), weekend and bank holiday working

Application deadline: Sunday 21st December 2026 (We reserve the right to appoint to the role should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date)

Are you practical, confident outdoors and keen to learn fast in a marina environment where every shift is different? Royal Quays Marina is looking for a Marina Operative to join our friendly team for a six-month fixed term contract. This is a busy, hands-on role that suits someone who enjoys responsibility, physical work, customer contact and problem solving.

Royal Quays Marina is part of Boatfolk Marinas and the wider Premier Marina Group. We pride ourselves on delivering a great experience for our customers and maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards across the site. You will play an active part in that from day one, working as part of a team delivering safe and efficient marina operations across our twenty-four hour, seven-day service

What We're Looking For:

We'd love to hear from you if you are:

· Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with customers

· Reliable, adaptable and keen to learn new skills

· Confident using computer systems

· Calm under pressure with a positive, problem-solving approach

· Able to swim which is essential for this role

· In possession of a full UK driving licence

· Previous experience in a marine environment or working with plant is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided

· RYA PB L2 and First Aid at Work certificates are desirable but not essential

What the role involves:

This is a hands-on and varied role. Typical duties include:

· Welcoming customers, meeting and greeting boats, catching lines and supporting safe berthing

· Allocating visitor berths and handling enquiries, payments and updates in our marina systems

· Carrying out regular safety and security checks, patrols and inspections across the site

· Operating the VHF radio and the marina lock once trained

· Supporting boatyard activities including working around plant and assisting with lifting and launching operations

· Helping with maintenance tasks across the site including practical repairs on pontoons, buildings and outdoor areas

· Supporting high standards of cleanliness and presentation across pontoons, washrooms, buildings and outdoor areas

This is a short-term contract and we are looking for someone who can, contribute from the outset and work confidently as part of a small, supportive team.

What We Offer

As part of the Boatfolk Marinas team, you'll enjoy:

· On-the-job Training and development opportunities

· Competitive pay and contributary company pension scheme

· Equivalent to 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays), provided as 244 hours and pro-rated for the contract length

· Discounts on Berthing, Boatyard services and Boat sales

· Access to an online GP service, 7 days a week

· Free onsite parking and discounted EV Charging

· A range of other employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Life Insurance.

If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply—you might be exactly who we're looking for.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. We will treat all applicants equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

Please send your application to Keeran Stephenson, Marina Manager, including:

· Your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're applying, and your salary expectations Apply via our online application form or email:

Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, we reserve the right to appoint should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date.

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• North Shields NE29 6DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person