Boat Lifting Manager

Location Gosport
Salary £45000 - £50000 per annum
Job type Permanent
Discipline Ports & Marinas
Reference V-42533
Job Title: Boat Lifting Operations Manager
Hours of Work: Full Time
Working Days: Tuesday – Saturday (occasional flexibility required)
Location: Gosport
Accountable to: General Manager
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000, dependent on experience

About the Role A well-established not-for-profit sailing organisation is seeking an experienced Boat Lifting Manager to oversee boatyard and lifting operations. This organisation supports serving and ex-serving members of the Armed Forces and provides access to a 200-berth marina, extensive boat-park facilities, and a busy social and sailing programme. With approximately 500 boat lifts and launches annually, the successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer service.
This opportunity has arisen due to the planned retirement of the current Boat Lifting Manager.
Key Responsibilities The Boat Lifting Manager will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all lifting and storage activities on-site. Core duties include:
  • Ensuring all boat lifting and marina-related operations comply with safety legislation and internal procedures.
  • Conducting lift and launch operations using:
    • A 14T trailer-hoist
    • Roodberg slipway trailer
    • Tractors
    • MOD’s 50T Wise travel lift
  • Overseeing the secure and organised storage of vessels in the boat park.
  • Managing bookings, scheduling, and communication with members for all marina-related services.
  • Ensuring timely completion of routine inspections, maintenance, and testing of all lifting and yard equipment.
  • Overseeing repairs and upgrades to yard infrastructure including machinery, pontoons, piles, and safety systems.
  • Managing hazardous materials in compliance with regulations and ensuring a clean, organised site.
  • Leading and developing a small team (currently a supervisor and two operatives), fostering a culture of safety and high performance.
  • Carrying out basic maintenance and groundskeeping work as required.
  • Identifying opportunities to enhance services and grow income.
Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will:
  • Have proven experience managing and developing teams in a marina, boatyard, or similar setting.
  • Be highly experienced in slipway lift/launch operations involving yachts up to 40’/12m.
  • Be confident working with heavy plant and lifting equipment, with strong knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures.
  • Possess excellent administrative and IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Be customer-focused, personable, and committed to delivering excellent service.
Benefits
  • Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 DOE
  • Contributory pension scheme (7% employer contribution)
  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Full training and PPE/uniform provided
  • Death-in-service benefit
If ths sounds like something you would be interested in then please call Sarah on 07502 163910

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