Boatyard Hand - Cowes Yacht Haven Ltd

Job Posted: 8 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Cowes, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: 27,800
• Industries: Leisure Logistics & Transport Marine

Job Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated person to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual, with a strong work ethic, to join an active team in a purpose-built boatyard and marina. Cowes Yacht Haven has a busy and vibrant boatyard & marina, with activity all year round. We have a large established Drysail fleet and we are also a popular destination for regatta event preparation and storage. 

Candidates must be able demonstrate.

·       Ability to understand and deliver excellent customer service.

·       “A can do” attitude and flexible approach to teamwork.

·       Proactive practical and systematic approach

·       The ability to use their initiative whilst working with all CYH’s Health and Safety policies ensuring all aspects of work are carried out safely and to a high standard

·       Being able to undertake various challenging manual handling activities both ashore and on the water in a safe and effective manner.

·       An understanding of boating, with some understanding of types of boat, which includes construction materials and methods of build

·       Experience of general and mechanical maintenance

·       Physical fitness and ability to undertake outdoor and physical work

·       Be water confident

The role includes working outdoors in all weathers and will include weekends and Bank Holidays when required.

Previous experience of plant operation and boat handling would be a major advantage but all training, where required, will be given. 

Key Responsibilities and Duties

·       Set up and use of boat moving and lifting equipment and ancillaries including, use of 50T hoist, 32T mobile crane, boat mover and forklift truck

·       Collection and return of boats within the marina

·       Lift and launch of vessels

·       Pressure washing / removal of weed from hulls

·       General care / maintenance of machinery

·       Assisting in the shoring up of vessels ashore

·       Working with the team with day to day operations

·       General maintenance and keeping up appearances around site

·       Undertake additional personal development and training

·       Assisting event operations 

Company Benefits

·       25 days holiday plus Bank holidays

·       Staff development & training

·       Onsite parking

·       Access to wellbeing support

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to [email protected] before the close of applications at midday, 19^thOctober 2026