World Class Programme (WCP) Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician
Royal Yachting Association
Dorset, UK
Published 1 week ago
Vessel Maintenance
Permanent
The Royal Yachting Association, based in Hamble, near Southampton, is the national governing body for all forms of recreational, competitive and professional boating. It represents dinghy and yacht racing, motor and sail cruising, RIBs and sportsboats, windsurfing, inland cruising and personal watercraft.
World Class Programme (WCP) Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician
Salary: £40,000
Salary grade: 3
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: RYA WCP Facility, Portland, Dorset with the potential for international travel
Start date: April 2025
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
Your responsibilities as WCP Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician will include:
Please review the full job description https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies before completing an equality monitoring form and application form. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 21st February 2025
The RYA as an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity and creativity. We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.
World Class Programme (WCP) Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician
Salary: £40,000
Salary grade: 3
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: RYA WCP Facility, Portland, Dorset with the potential for international travel
Start date: April 2025
The RYA offers a range of benefits which include:
- 36 days holiday including public holidays
- 10% RYA contribution to a personal pension scheme,
- Free life insurance
- Discounts platform for retail, entertainment, holidays & gym membership
- Social Events
- RYA Membership
Your responsibilities as WCP Workshop Supervisor and Boat Technician will include:
- Supporting the preparation, maintenance, and optimisation of equipment for Olympic sailing classes.
- Assisting the Olympic Chief Technical Officer and Senior Boat Technician on technical projects.
- Providing guidance on best practices to sailors and coaches using the Technical Unit.
- Supervising and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in the workshop.
- Delivering training in boat preparation techniques to sailors and coaches.
- A reliable and self-motivated individual with excellent attention to detail.
- Skilled in maintaining and servicing sailing dinghies and/or boards.
- IT literate (Microsoft Office).
- A team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
- Possessing a full driving license.
- Powerboat driving experience (minimum PBL2).
- Experience working within a medal-winning environment in Olympic Sailing.
Please review the full job description https://www.rya.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies before completing an equality monitoring form and application form. If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 21st February 2025
The RYA as an equal opportunity and disability confident employer, celebrates and welcomes diversity in all its forms and believes that a diverse workforce boosts innovation, productivity and creativity. We are dedicated to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and strive to be an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves. We would particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse candidates who are currently underrepresented at the RYA.