Marina & Boatyard Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship

Plymouth Yacht Haven Ltd

Plymouth (PL9 9XH)

Closes in 11 days (Friday 19 December 2025)

Posted on 4 December 2025

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Summary

Are you enthusiastic, motivated, and ready to start a career in a dynamic and exciting industry? If you love working outdoors and spending time by the water, this could be the perfect role for you.

• Wage:

  £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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  • 31 days paid holiday which includes all bank and public holidays.
  • If autoenrollment conditions are met, added to company pension scheme, of which we would pay 8% of basic salary.

• Training course: Marina and boatyard operative (level 2)
• Hours: Rota based on 40 hours per week including occasional weekend shifts.

  40 hours a week

• Start date:

  Wednesday 14 January 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 8 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As the first point of contact for our 630 berth holders and visiting boats, you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service. This is a hands-on position where no two days are the same.

As a Marina and Boatyard Operative; you will deliver a variety of operations and services that include vessel handling; such as lifting and launching, high-pressure washing and the storage of vessels ashore, and the berthing and movement of vessels on the water in accordance with company policy.

Part of the Yacht Havens Group with marinas and locations around the UK and Netherlands, we have been family-owned since we began in 1972 and still run by subsequent generations today. You could say we’ve got saltwater in our veins!

 

We take pride in our marina, ensuring it provides all the facilities for boat owners and the local market, as well as protecting the area for generations to come.

We’re based in Plymouth and specialise in the berthing, lifting and storage of vessels of all types at our 450 berth marina in Devon.  The role is varied and will cover all areas of our marina operation from customer service to boat handling and industrial operations.

You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team that takes pride in providing a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment for all our customers.

Duties will include:

• Provide exceptional customer service to our resident berth holders and visiting boats, as well as our on-site tenant businesses
• Assist in managing daily marina operations, including but not limited to, berthing allocation, taking mooring lines, dispensing fuel, water, and carrying out boat moves
• Assist in Conducting routine checks and maintenance to ensure the marina remains safe, secure, clean and tidy at all times.
• Assist in the preparation of events and activities for our berth holders and visitors
• Work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure the efficient running of the marina
• You will assist with all other duties as per both yard operative & haven master positions
• Training and qualification to operate boat handling plant & equipment will be provided

Where you'll work

Shaw Way
Mount Batten
Plymouth
PL9 9XH

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Training course

Marina and boatyard operative (level 2)

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Training schedule

• 18 months of College lead training to complete the Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard qualification for Marina & Boatyard Operative
• One day per week remotely (online) with three block weeks on release

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Logical
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

You will need to be happy to work some weekends during the summer season. You must be positive and prepared to work outdoors all-year round.

About this employer

At every one of our Yacht Havens, you’ll find a friendly team of boating enthusiasts running an efficient and fully serviced marina. Whether you’re passing through or intending to stay, we’re here to ensure your time on the water is all yours.

http://www.yachthavens.com/lymington-yacht-haven (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Added to company healthcare scheme after 12 months of continuous service. Half price berth of a small yacht up to 10m after successful completion of probationary period.

After this apprenticeship

• Career in maritime and leisure industries

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003925.

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Closes in 11 days (Friday 19 December 2025)

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