Foxhangers Canal Holidays have been delighting customers since 1997 with our beautiful fleet of narrowboats and exciting holiday adventures.

Based on the stunning, historic, Kennet and Avon canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, we now seek a motivated and passionate Boatyard Assistant to work as an integral part of our boat maintenance team.

General Description

Working in our Operations department the Boatyard Assistant is involved with practical hands-on tasks associated with a busy canal boat business however, a strong customer focus is required on the hire fleet turnaround days.

The role requires someone with a strong work ethic and basic level of practical skills. The role encompasses several areas of the Foxhangers’ operation and is vitally important in helping to ensure our boats provide unrivalled boating experiences that are enjoyed by our customers as well as supporting a happy and positive environment to work in.

Day to day responsibilities will be varied and the main focus of the role is the basic maintenance of our holiday hire boat fleet and privately owned canal boats. The role will also involve assisting our boat building team as well as general site maintenance. Given the varied nature of the role, a flexible can-do attitude is essential.

 

Required Skills and Attributes

  • Resilient, meticulous & consistent
  • Hard working
  • Fit and relatively agile
  • Good team player
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to prioritise jobs
  • Initiative
  • Some flexibility in working hours

Preferred Skills / Experience or willingness to learn

  • Tractor & Trailer driving
  • Digger driving
  • All Terrain Forklift driving
  • Grounds and property maintenance
  • Narrowboat handling skills
  • Welding skills (training can be provided)
  • Plumbing knowledge and fault-finding skills
  • Diesel engine knowledge and maintenance skills
  • Current driver’s licence
  • First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)
  • Boat master/Helmsman license (training can be provided)

Days: Flexible and variable to suit, could incllude some Saturdays.

Hours: 8.30 am start.  Finish times will sometimes vary between mid-late afternoon due to the nature of the business and its seasonal demands. You will need to provide flexibility, given some days could require you to stay until the last handover is completed, whereas other days may allow you to finish mid-afternoon. Where it can, the company will be flexible in providing hours to suit the individuals needs and skills.  Half hour lunch break.

Additional Benefits:

28 days holiday per annum (pro rata).
A beautiful working environment right on the Kennet and Avon Canal.
The chance to be part of a passionate team.

Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: £11.21- £13.50 / hr

Call us for a chat 01380 827808 or email jobs@foxhangers.co.uk