BOATYARD OPERATIVE
Bonus: £2,000 on successful completion of contract paid in October payroll
Job Title: Boatyard Operative
Location: Rudders Boatyard, Burton
Dates: March until end of September
Hours: 4 days per week to include at least 3 weekends per month with other days on a rota basis.
Reports to: Operations Director
progression: Temp to perm available for the right person with the right skills.
Job Role Summary
Our team is key to what we do, and the boatyard operatives are at the forefront of our customers and our excellent reputation.
As boatyard operative you will help to deliver our launch and recovery service and ensure we do everything possible to deliver to our customer's needs.
You'll need a great combination of excellent interpersonal skills along with a friendly, approachable and outgoing personality. It's also essential that you are efficient, reliable and conscientious.
If this sounds like the role for you, please get in touch and tell us why you're the best person for the job
Key Responsibilities and Tasks:
The boatyard is a small team and we all get involved and help out in all areas no matter what our job roles are, it's a varied job where you will learn many new skills whilst carrying out planned and reactive tasks.
* Check boat launch bookings on our phone app and plan for the day ahead. All bookings are made online and managed via our App.
* To assist and become self sufficient in helping deliver the trailer launch & recover service to ensure our customers needs are met and boats are moved safely and efficiently
* Ensure the boatyard is kept tidy and the toilet/showers are checked and cleaned daily (every team member assists with general duties)
* Support and assist in large boat movements and launches when necessary
* Be self-motivated to work through jobs allocated to you on the system such as, Antifouling, Pressure Washing, Polishing and preparing boats for our engineer. Training will be provided for any additional tasks.
* Occasionally carry our boatyard phone (weekdays only) and answering calls that come through to answer questions or create notes for other members of the team.
* Assist and support other boatyard work being carried out by the team & take the opportunity learn marine engineering and other general skills.
* Occasionally jump into the small customer cafe to serve a coffee or two (training will be provided)
Personal Specification:
* You must be enthusiastic, adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment
* The ability to use your initiative and prioritise workload along with being able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately
* Self-Motivated and able to work under pressure
* A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision
* A willingness to support and assist the wider team and learn new skills.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:
* Previous experience of a similar role (Boatyard Worker, Marine Assistant, Marina Work, Labour, Heavy Machinery, Farming etc. Desired but not essential)
* A solid understanding of excellent customer service practice
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate in English both verbally and written
* Basic IT skills with the ability to learn new systems (Essential)
* Confident in and around the water (Essential)
* Heavy machinery experience either in marine or other environments (Desired but not essential)
* Powerboat Level 2 (Desired And we will aim to put you through this course if not held)
* First Aid (Desired)
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £1,650.00 per month
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Burton SA73 1NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Are you able to work at least 3 weekends per month on average?
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving License (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 23/03/2026