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Position: Yard Operative
Job ID: 2056/13
Location:Â Emsworth
Rate/Salary: DOE £25K - £28K
Type: Part-time (Tues–Thurs, with additional days in peak seasons)
HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally.
Typically this person will be:
A practical, hands-on team player with a positive attitude, able to work outdoors in all conditions. Someone friendly, customer-focused, safety-conscious and comfortable supporting a small, dynamic boatyard team.
Key Responsibilities of the Yard Operative:
- Support the Yard Manager with day-to-day marina and boatyard operations.
- Operate yard machinery (training provided) to lift, launch, scrub boats and step/unstep masts.
- Maintain high standards of customer service across all yard activities.
- Assist with boat movements and yard planning to maximise space.
- Carry out general yard maintenance, cleaning, painting and equipment checks.
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly safety and equipment logs.
- Follow all Health & Safety and emergency procedures.
- Liaise professionally with customers, contractors and colleagues.
Essential Skills & Qualifications of the Yard Operative:
- Practical, hands-on work experience (marine or yard experience beneficial).
- Strong customer service skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
- Able to work safely with tools, machinery and equipment after training.
- Full UK driving licence preferred.
- Willing to work outdoors and support weekend rota when required.
- All other training can be provided.
This position is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC registered recruitment consultancy managing the recruitment process for our client.
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