Job summary
We are currently seeking a Boatyard Manager to join our client's busy boatyard in Gosport
Key skills required for this role
Excellent customer service skills and experience in leading a team
Important
Marina/Boatyard operations background
Job description
This permanent role offers a unique opportunity to lead marina and boatyard operations, ensuring safety and service excellence for Members of this prestigious sailing club.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Ensuring all marina activities are conducted safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, and the Club's policies and procedures.
2. Conducting lift and launch operations using the Club's 14T Wise trailer-hoist, Roodberg slipway trailer, tractors, and MOD's 50T Wise travel lift.
3. Managing the safe and efficient storage of laid-up boats in the boat park.
4. Managing bookings for all marina related services, liaising with Members, scheduling, and record-keeping.
5. Ensuring all daily, weekly, and monthly checks are completed, and that marina and boatyard equipment is properly maintained and tested.
6. Managing the repair and replacement of marina & boatyard equipment, including machinery, pontoons, piles, and safety equipment.
7. Ensuring that hazardous materials are correctly stored and disposed of, and maintaining site cleanliness and tidiness.
8. Leading, developing, and coaching the marina team to build their skills and deliver exceptional service.
9. Conducting basic site maintenance and groundworks.
10. Identifying opportunities to expand services to Members and increase revenue generation.
Job Requirements:
11. Experience in leading, managing, and developing a small team in a marina environment.
12. Significant recent experience of conducting s and launches of yachts up to 40'/12m using similar equipment to that operated by the Club.
13. Full conversance with safety procedures for conducting marina operations.
14. Strong administrative and IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel).
15. Experience in a customer-service environment, with a commitment to providing a high standard of service to Members.
Benefits:
16. £45,000-£50,000
17. Contributory pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
18. 33 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
19. Training and uniform/PPE provided
20. Death-in-Service benefit
21. Share
manages this role
Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 40 years’ experience