About the role

• You will ensure that health & safety is at the forefront of all day-to-day operations; actively monitoring adherence to the company policy by all using site, together with maintaining visible environmental compliance.
• The repair and maintenance of customers vessels up to approximately 60ft. This will mainly consist of recreational craft but will also include some small commercial vessels. Tasks will include all aspects of vessel repair, maintenance, and refit.
• Servicing, diagnostics, repair, and refit of inboard and outboard engines (diesel and petrol).
• Installation of new engine systems and drive trains.
• Servicing, diagnostics, repair, and installation of other related systems.
• Other boat maintenance and servicing as required.
• To liaise with customers as required maintaining a professional but approachable manner.
• Assisting berth holders with their needs or directing enquiries to the appropriate channels.
• To closely liaise with the Boatcare Manager and Boatcare Service Coordinator on work in progress and the planning and co-ordination of work underway and lifting. Particular attention should be made to completing jobs on time and in keeping within the planned scope of works.
• To facilitate good team morale with a positive attitude, ‘can do’ and flexible approach.
• To strictly comply with our plant and equipment standard operating procedures, always maintaining health and safety as a matter of priority, with safe operation of the boatyard equipment together with other plant such as stock forklifts.
• Maintain clear communications between colleagues and other team members, particularly during the lifting and movement of any vessels.
• To keep the boatyard and launch areas clean and tidy and free from trip hazards, particularly within public areas.
• Assisting with the recording of machine inspections and servicing to maintain operational compliance and minimise machine downtime of machinery to ensure maximum operational time.
• To complete your daily timesheet promptly and accurately.
• To ensure that security is maintained throughout the site so that customer property and equipment is both safe and secure whilst in our care.
• To undertake any other tasks as directed for the benefit of the business.

Qualifications
• Health and safety awareness and the ability to follow the company health and safety policy and safe operating procedures.
• Experience in the boat maintenance sector. Familiarity with servicing and routine maintenance, diagnostics and fixing existing onboard systems and fitting of new or upgraded systems including electrical and plumbing.
• A friendly and supportive team player with a positive mindset, ‘can do’ and flexible approach.
• Competent people skills with the ability to be polite and professional.
• Physical fitness is an essential aspect to the role, as this is necessary for moving and blocking off boats, afloat and ashore; Able to lift a minimum of 25kg (with proper manual handling procedures) and able to work outside, for the full working day even in inclement weather.
• Ability to swim essential.
• An understanding of different boats and their manoeuvring characteristics.
• With training, the ability to handle and tow boats competently and safely.
• With training, the ability to operate the plant associated with the boatyard competently and safely.

Benefits
• Competitive salary
• 29 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays).
• Bonus and range of other employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Life Insurance.
• Discounts on boatfolk bars, restaurants, and hotels.
• Discounts on berthing and boat sales.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• On-the-job and other development and training.
• Friendly and dynamic team working environment.
• Free car parking.