Job role

Marina Operative

Rota

Rota incl. days/nights/weekends

Job type

6-month FTC

Job location

Royal Quays Marina, North Shields

Closing

21/12/25

Are you practical, confident outdoors and keen to learn fast in a marina environment where every shift is different?

Royal Quays Marina is looking for a Marina Operative to join our friendly team for a six-month fixed term contract. This is a busy, hands-on role that suits someone who enjoys responsibility, physical work, customer contact and problem solving.

Royal Quays Marina is part of Boatfolk Marinas and the wider Premier Marinas Group. We pride ourselves on delivering a great experience for our customers and maintaining high safety and cleanliness standards across the site. You will play an active part in that from day one, working as part of a team delivering safe and efficient marina operations across our twenty-four hour, seven-day service,

What we’re looking for

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Friendly, approachable and confident communicating with customers
• Reliable, adaptable and keen to learn new skills
• Confident using computer systems
• Calm under pressure with a positive, problem-solving approach
• Able to swim which is essential for this role
• In possession of a full UK driving licence
• Previous experience in a marine environment or working with plant is an advantage but not essential as full training will be provided
• RYA PB L2 and First Aid at Work certificates are desirable but not essential

What the role involves

This is a hands-on and varied role. Typical duties include:

• Welcoming customers, meeting and greeting boats, catching lines and supporting safe berthing
• Allocating visitor berths and handling enquiries, payments and updates in our marina systems
• Carrying out regular safety and security checks, patrols and inspections across the site
• Operating the VHF radio and the marina lock once trained
• Supporting boatyard activities including working around plant and assisting with lifting and launching operations
• Helping with maintenance tasks across the site including practical repairs on pontoons, buildings and outdoor areas
• Supporting high standards of cleanliness and presentation across pontoons, washrooms, buildings and outdoor areas

This is a short-term contract and we are looking for someone who can, contribute from the outset and work confidently as part of a small, supportive team.

What we offer

As part of the Boatfolk Marinas team, you’ll enjoy:

•    On-the-job Training and development opportunities
•    Competitive pay and contributary company pension scheme 
•    Equivalent to 29 days annual leave (including bank holidays), provided as 244 hours and pro-rated for the contract length
•    Discounts on berthing, boatyard services and boat sales 
•    Access to an online GP service, 7 days a week
•    Free onsite parking and discounted EV Charging
•    A range of other employee benefits including a Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme and Life Insurance.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to still apply. Full training can be provided, and you may be just the right candidate for this or for any other roles we have – apply today!

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Our commitment to diversity.

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. We will treat all applicants equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

How to apply

Please send your application to Keeran Stephenson, Marina Manager, including:

• Your CV
• A covering letter explaining why you’re applying and your salary 
expectations

Apply via our online application form or email: keerans@boatfolk.co.uk

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required at the start of your contract. Our Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

Application deadline: Sunday 21st December 2025 (we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date). Successful applicants will be invited to interview.