Small Boat Manager

Vessel Type: Various (more info can be provided)

This role is to lead a small dedicated team to maintain and operate the boats, and is very much a hands-on role reporting directly to our Director of Maintenance.

You must have a good working knowledge of MCA rules and regulations, such as Marine Guidance Note (MGN) and Merchant Shipping Notice (MSN). A good understanding of small boat engines and ship systems, knowledge on rigs and sails would also be beneficial.

• You will be required to keep each vessel in Classification, organising annual external inspections by independent surveyors both Structural and Coding.
• Produce and maintain maintenance schedules and ships logs for each vessel.
• Organise training for the team and also any crew members who are involved in the cruising and or sailing of the vessels.
• You will have responsibility for the day-to-day management of the small boat staff responsible for the upkeep of the boats.
• Organise transport if any of the vessels need to leave port.
• You will have the support of the main Maintenance Team for specialised assistance, such as joinery, plumbing, electrical and spray painting as required, liaising with the Director of Maintenance and Maintenance Team Manager.

You must have a Driving Licence and an interest in sailing would be beneficial, but not essential.

The role involves working 40 hours per week over 5 days and there will be a requirement to work some evenings and weekends.

Company benefits include:

• 10% employer pension contribution with a choice to contribute up to a further 5% yourself, which would then be matched by us as well.
• 6.6 weeks/33 days pro-rata, annual holiday entitlement
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Performance and loyalty payment scheme
• Free car parking for staff