Our Mission
Helping our customers escape to a slower pace of life on or near our Inland Waterways
Our employees work hard to create an enjoyable and relaxing holiday experience for our customers. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities throughout our multi-site business.
We have a range of possible jobs from office to workshop
Benefits of working with us
Group Life Assurance free of charge which covers you from day one of your employment*
Competitive salary & annual pay reviews
Weekend and Bank Holiday working allowance**
Staff discount scheme
Training & development opportunities
Free uniform
*Subject to eligibility. **The right to buy/sell applies to permanent employees only
Auto Enrolment pension scheme
Charity & Community Fund
Training holidays and discounted leisure holidays and day boat hire
Discounted holidays through our partners Hoseasons and Blakes
Discounted waterside holiday lets
Enhanced annual leave over statutory allowance with the right to buy/sell two days (pro-rata for part time)**
Current Vacancies
Alvechurch marina – Alvechurch
Type: Part time/Full time position available, 22.5 to 37.5 hours / week.
Where: Alvechurch marina, Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ
Duties to include general marina duties, servicing, fault finding and repair of hire and private canal boats both on and off site. Applicants should be competent in maintenance and repair of small marine diesel engines, gearboxes, drive systems and other boat equipment such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Familiarity with inverter mains voltage and LPG Gas systems would be an advantage. Must be fit, self-motivated and able to deal effectively with customers. Marina Technicians will be required to provide cover for breakdowns on a rota basis both in and out of normal working hours. Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that covers ‘business use’. This job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekends essential.
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Type: Full time position available, 37.5 hours / week. Worked five days out of seven
Where: Alvechurch marina, Scarfield Wharf, Alvechurch, B48 7SQ
Duties to include reception duties and administrative tasks to support the Marina Manager, marina operation, chandlery, retail sales, repairs and brokerage. To maintain work recording and stock recording, ordering and re-ordering as required to maintain the efficient operation of the business.
To be the first point of contact dealing politely and efficiently with phone calls, customers, visitors, and requests for information. Be responsible for ensuring the administrative requirements of the marina are completed accurately and to the time scales required.
Ability to work weekends essential.
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Blackwater Meadow Marina – Ellesmere
Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours/Week
Where: Blackwater Meadow Marina, Birch Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9DD
Full time position available, 37.5 hours per week. Duties to include general marina duties, servicing, fault finding and repair of hire and private canal boats both on and off site. Applicants should be competent in maintenance and repair of small marine diesel engines, gearboxes, drive systems and other boat equipment such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Familiarity with inverter mains voltage and LPG Gas systems would be an advantage. Must be fit, self-motivated and able to deal effectively with customers. Marina Technicians will be required to provide cover for breakdowns on a rota basis both in and out of normal working hours. Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that covers ‘business use’. This job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekends essential.
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Nantwich Canal Centre– Nantwich
Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours/Week
Where: Nantwich Canal Centre, Marina, Basin End, Chester Rd, Nantwich, CW5 8LB
Duties to include general marina duties, servicing, fault finding and repair of hire and private canal boats both on and off site. Applicants should be competent in maintenance and repair of small marine diesel engines, gearboxes, drive systems and other boat equipment such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Familiarity with inverter mains voltage and LPG Gas systems would be an advantage. Must be fit, self-motivated and able to deal effectively with customers. Marina Technicians will be required to provide cover for breakdowns on a rota basis both in and out of normal working hours. Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that covers ‘business use’. This job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekends essential.
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Type: Casual Part Time, 15 to 22.5 hours per week working 5 days out of 7
Where: Nantwich Canal Centre, Marina, Basin End, Chester Rd, Nantwich, CW5 8LB
Duties to include general marina duties; maintenance of hire boats; yard duties, internal DIY tasks; blacking; instructing customers in the safe operation of the boat, its equipment and the use of the inland waterways system; undertaking varied works on boats and equipment for private customers. Marina Operatives will often be at the front line representing the company when dealing directly with customers on handovers, call outs and other marina activities. The job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekend essential.
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Gayton Marina– Northamptonshire
Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours/Week
Where: Gayton Marina, Blisworth Arm, Northamptonshire, NN7 3ER
Full time position available, 37.5 hours per week. Duties to include general marina duties, servicing, fault finding and repair of hire and private canal boats both on and off site. Applicants should be competent in maintenance and repair of small marine diesel engines, gearboxes, drive systems and other boat equipment such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Familiarity with inverter mains voltage and LPG Gas systems would be an advantage. Must be fit, self-motivated and able to deal effectively with customers. Marina Technicians will be required to provide cover for breakdowns on a rota basis both in and out of normal working hours. Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that covers ‘business use’. This job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekends essential.
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Hilperton Marina – Trowbridge
Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours/Week
Where: Hammond Way, Trowbridge BA14 8RS
Full time position available, 37.5 hours per week. Duties to include general marina duties, servicing, fault finding and repair of hire and private canal boats both on and off site. Applicants should be competent in maintenance and repair of small marine diesel engines, gearboxes, drive systems and other boat equipment such as electrical, plumbing and heating. Familiarity with inverter mains voltage and LPG Gas systems would be an advantage. Must be fit, self-motivated and able to deal effectively with customers. Marina Technicians will be required to provide cover for breakdowns on a rota basis both in and out of normal working hours. Hold a valid UK driving licence (minimum category B) with access to own transport with insurance that covers ‘business use’. This job is varied requiring flexible working and the ability to work on own initiative with minimal supervision. Ability to work weekends essential.
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Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours/Week
Where: Hammond Way, Trowbridge BA14 8RS
We require a Manager for our Hilperton base that will include hire fleet, chandlery shop, moorings, boat sales, boat maintenance and repairs.
This challenging and exciting position requires good leadership, organisational and people management skills. The successful applicant will be responsible for the base P&L, achieving good customer satisfaction, generation of work, and all activities at this location. Must be able to work to deadlines and sometimes under pressure.
In addition to management skills, they will also require a good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical installations and all systems relevant to the inland marine industry.
Duties include implementation of safe working practices, compliance with legislation, quoting and scheduling of work, achievement of budgets, control and maintenance of staff and the administration and maintenance of records.
Weekend working required.
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