Job Summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual, with a strong work ethic, to join an active team in a purpose-built boatyard and marina. Cowes Yacht Haven has a busy and vibrant boatyard & marina, with activity all year round. We have a large established Drysail fleet and we are also a popular destination for regatta event preparation and storage.
Candidates must be able demonstrate.
- Ability to understand and deliver excellent customer service.
- “A can do” attitude and flexible approach to teamwork.
- Proactive practical and systematic approach
- The ability to use their initiative whilst working with all CYH’s Health and Safety policies ensuring all aspects of work are carried out safely and to a high standard
- Being able to undertake various challenging manual handling activities both ashore and on the water in a safe and effective manner.
- An understanding of boating, with some understanding of types of boat, which includes construction materials and methods of build
- Experience of general and mechanical maintenance
- Physical fitness and ability to undertake outdoor and physical work
- Be water confident
The role includes working outdoors in all weathers and will include weekends and Bank Holidays when required.
Previous experience of plant operation and boat handling would be a major advantage but all training, where required, will be given.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Set up and use of boat moving and lifting equipment and ancillaries including, use of 50T hoist, 32T mobile crane, boat mover and forklift truck
- Collection and return of boats within the marina
- Lift and launch of vessels
- Pressure washing / removal of weed from hulls
- General care / maintenance of machinery
- Assisting in the shoring up of vessels ashore
- Working with the team with day to day operations
- General maintenance and keeping up appearances around site
- Undertake additional personal development and training
- Assisting event operations
Company Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus Bank holidays
- Staff development & training
- Onsite parking
- Access to wellbeing support
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