Boatyard Operative
Location Poole, Dorset
Opening Date 9 June 2025
Closing Date 30 June 2025

Job Type: Full Time

 

The Royal Motor Yacht Club are looking for a Boatyard Operative, reporting to the Haven & Yard Manager.

Situated within the beautiful Sandbank Peninsula the club offers excellent facilities overlooking Poole Harbour and Brownsea Castle.

The Marina & Yard comprises of two slipways a 112-berth yacht haven plus 125 swinging moorings. A launch service is provided to the swinging moorings.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out boat handling, boat lifting and blocking off, boat maintenance activities and ensure the Haven & Yard facilities are safe and well maintained and to provide an excellent service to club members.

 

Job Details:

40 hours per week based on a flexible rota covering some weekends. Market leading pay rates depending on experience.

 

Desirable skills

Experience within a similar marina business is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess a driving licence – with experience of towing and driving a tractor preferred.

Good communication – the role involves interacting with club members on a regular basis.

Confident with jet washing, anti-fouling and boat polishing.

Willingness and ability to complete manual handling and physical work in a timely manner.

Minimum RYA Powerboat level 2 qualification preferred.

IT literate, familiar with the MS Office suite, MS Outlook, and using a customer database.

CV to admin@rmyc.co.uk

 

Personal attributes

Good manners, being patient with customers.

Hardworking & reliable – the job can be physically demanding, especially during busier months.

Salary will depend on experience.

 

Benefits:

Company pension

Meals on shift

Training opportunities

 

Experience:

Marina: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

 

Contact

Keela Lill – Business Manager

Royal Motor Yacht Club

Poole

Dorset

BH13 7RE

admin@rmyc.co.uk

Apply To Keela Lill - admin@rmyc.com
Company Name Royal Motor Yacht Club
Address 54 Panorama Rd, Sandbanks, Poole BH13 7RE
Job Type Marina Staff
Job Region South West England


How to apply

If you would like more information about this vacancy, please contact Keela Lill - admin@rmyc.com