WORK WITH US

We are an independent, friendly business operating boat hire and estuary cruises from April to October. Every season we require people to work with us in different roles, helping us to deliver the best possible experience to our customers. If you have a willingness to work hard, and an eagerness to engage with your team and our customers, then we would love to meet you. We are currently looking for:

  • Pontoon Manager
  • Shop Assistant
  • Pontoon Boatman
  • Pontoon Assistant

See below for more details on each role:

Role: PONTOON MANAGER

Position:

  • Full Time (seasonal)
  • End of March – beginning of November (can be flexible)

Role Summary:

Pontoon management

  • Create daily logistics plan considering tide and bookings
  • Maintain good communication between the pontoon and shop
  • Manage movement of multiple boats in and out of the pontoon
  • Build a relationship with other users of the pontoon to create efficient working environment

Team Management

  • Motivate team to produce high standard of cleaning and maintenance of boats, paddle boards and bikes
  • Ensure quality of safety briefing with customers
  • Inspire team to exceptional levels of customer service

Boat maintenance

  • Manage maintenance schedule
  • Manage fuel levels

Management team

  • Support shop team when required
  • Show commercial initiative and creativity

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Minimum Powerboat Level 2
  • Hours 8.30am-5.30pm and 8.30am-6.30pm during school holidays
  • At least one weekend day required

Remuneration:

  • Salary £27,000 pro rata
  • Holiday allowance pro rata
  • Pension contributions

To apply, please email your interest and CV to [email protected]

Role: SHOP ASSISTANT

Position:

  • Part/Full Time (seasonal)
  • April – October (inclusive)
  • 3-5 days

Role Summary:

  • Training for all aspects of the role will be provided

Customer Service

  • Offer inspirational levels of customer service
  • Understand needs and wants of the customer to offer best product
  • Offer clear and concise safety briefings with customers on boats, paddle boards and bikes
  • Correctly supply and fit customers with life jackets

Sales

  • Comprehensive knowledge of all products available both for hire and sale
  • Show commercial initiative and creativity

Team Work

  • Maintain good communication between the shop and pontoon team
  • Support pontoon team when required

Requirements:

  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Hours 8.30am-5.30pm and 8.30am-6.30pm peak periods
  • Part day hours available (5 hours shift)
  • At least one weekend day required

Remuneration:

  • Hourly rate

To apply, please email your interest and CV to [email protected].

Role: PONTOON BOATMAN

Position:

  • Shift pattern available
  • May – September

Role Summary:

  • Work with team to ensure all hire products ready for customers
  • Complete safety briefing with customers
  • Meet and greet customers, helping them in and out of boats
  • Cleaning and maintaining all hire products to a high standard

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 18 years
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Minimum Powerboat Level 2

Remuneration:

  • Hourly rate

To apply, please email your interest and CV to [email protected]

Role: PONTOON ASSISTANT

Position:

  • Shift patterns available – 2 to 5 hours
  • May – September

Role Summary:

  • Boat maintenance – cleaning and maintaining boats to a high standard
  • Customer service – meet and greet customers, helping people in and out of boats

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 16 years
  • Eligible to work in the UK
  • Powerboat Level 2 advisable

Remuneration:

  • Hourly rate

To apply, please email your interest and CV to [email protected]

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