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Careers

WORKING WITH PREMIER MARINAS 

We embrace the concepts of team working to achieve high levels of productivity and quality standards through employees who think and act as part of management. We adopt an integrated management team approach, with problem solving and decision making being effected quickly at the lowest level and without undue bureaucracy.

To achieve this, we recognise the benefit derived from investing in people through training and development to constantly improve efficiency, productivity, quality and satisfaction in employment through a mutual recognition of each others' motivations and goals. Premier Marinas Limited has held the Investors in People accreditation since 2000.

All applications will be processed in line with our Applicant Privacy Notice.

Current vacancies:

Customer Service Advisor - Brighton Marina

Brighton Marina is looking to recruit a Customer Service Advisor. The role will require a person who can focus on providing excellent customer service, enquiry handling, office administration, contract and finance management, whilst juggling the demands of a busy office. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a firm understanding of:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Develop new initiatives to enhance and streamline the business
  • Ensure that deadlines are met
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Good IT Skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
  • 'Can do' attitude and flexible approach to team work

This role does include some outdoor working in all weathers and will be part of a shift rota which includes some weekends and bank/public holidays.

Previous experience and knowledge of boats would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given where required.

Applications must be in writing to Tracey Jefkins Head of HR to the following email address careers@premiermarinas.com supported by a current CV and covering letter outlining why you are applying for the role. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Our Applicant Privacy Notice can be found on our website. Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Monday 17th December 2018

Marina Operative - Chichester Marina

We are looking to recruit two customer focused, outgoing individuals with a passion for delivering the highest level of customer service at Chichester Marina. As the face and personality of Premier Marinas you will play a vital part in how we are viewed by berth holders and visitors to our site. You must have pride in yourself, the quality of your work and your place of work and a flexible work ethic. The successful candidates should be experienced working both as part of a team as well as on their own.

The personal qualities we are looking for are:

  • Strong & confident interpersonal skills
  • Professional friendly manner
  • Ability and willingness to work on own initiative and to be proactive
  • Reliable with a strong sense of responsibility
  • Calm, polite and able to work under pressure
  • Comfortable working outside and near the water

You will be working as per the duty rota which will include working some weekends and bank holidays..

Applications should be made in writing with a covering letter explaining why you would be a suitable candidate, along with a CV to Tracey Jefkins, Head of HR, Premier Marinas Ltd, Swanwick Marina, Southampton, SO31 1ZL or careers@premiermarinas.com.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date. Our Applicant Privacy Notice is available here.

Dockmaster – Falmouth Marina

The position of Dockmaster has become available at Falmouth Marina. Working as part of a small hardworking team this multi-facetted role will include but is not limited to: working in the boatyard & dry stack (including plant operation) on the pontoons and also the marina reception. Carrying out regular site patrols, general marina maintenance, dealing with and recording vessel movements in and out of the marina, welcoming visitors, selling fuel and compiling handover reports.

A knowledge of boats and experience of driving plant would be an advantage but not essential as training, where required, will be given.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

  • The ability to understand and deliver excellent customer service
  • Flexibility and adaptability to both marina and boat yard operations
  • Ability to learn and use computer software systems
  • “A can do” attitude and a flexible approach to teamwork

This role will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions on a shift pattern that covers a 7 day week operation. The successful applicant would be required to work some weekends plus bank and public holidays as per the duty rota. Potential candidates must have the ability to swim and a full UK driving license is essential.

If you would like to be part of a team delivering excellent customer service and believe you have the key skills and knowledge, please apply in writing with a current CV and covering letter stating why you are applying for the role to: Tracey Jefkins, Head of HR, Swanwick Marina, Swanwick, Southampton, Hants, SO31 1ZL or by e-mail careers@premiermarinas.com

Closing date for applications is 14th December 2018. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Our Applicant Privacy Notice is available here. Successful applicants will be contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Premier Marinas Head Office Vacancy: Specialist Sales Advisor

We are looking to recruit a full time Specialist Sales Advisor with a focus on converting berthing enquiries into Marina tours and securing the renewals of existing berth holders there is scope to work out of Premier’s south coast marinas, as well as from the Swanwick Head Office, which will be the base.

The candidate will probably be a keen sailor and may already have experience of working in the marine industry. In time they will need to have an excellent knowledge of all Premier products on offer and the facilities and set up of each site. They will need to be flexible and be able to adapt their hours to meet the demands of the business and be prepared to attend customer events. A more detailed Job Description is available on request. Working within a small sales team the ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate:

  • Strong & confident interpersonal skills
  • Professional friendly manner
  • Ability and willingness to work on own initiative and to be proactive
  • Excellent customer service skills

If you are interested in this role, please send your current CV and a covering letter stating why you are applying for the role and your salary expectation to: Tracey Jefkins, Head of HR, Premier Marinas, Swanwick, Southampton, Hants, SO31 1ZL, or e-mail to careers@premiermarinas.com. Closing date for applications: 10th December 2018.

Proof of eligibility will be required and our Applicant Privacy Notice is available here. Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 days of the closing date.