Boatman at Tamarind Group

Job Responsibilities

• Routine maintenance of boats after inspection: repairing cracks, holes, rips and tears, etc.
• Loading and unloading of boat trailers.
• Rigging up boats to the specification of the crew.
• Maintaining the marine equipment as fit for purpose.
• The maintenance, secure storage and general oversight of all boats, oars, launches, engines and other boat equipment in both the boat house/shed and Workshop.
• Carrying out repairs to boats, oars etc using the Boat Workshop facility and observing safe working practices.
• Ensuring that the boat trailers are kept in a worthy condition.
• Preparing and making available boats, oars, launches etc for outings on the Village Jetty as required and checking their safe return thereafter.
• Being generally available to assist crews and coaching staff at the start and finish of outings.
• Ensuring that the Boathouse/shed and surrounds, including the steps, are kept tidy and in good order so as to be safe for carrying of boats and equipment.
• Keeping the First Aid Box in the Boat Workshop and Boathouse stocked and life jackets in good condition in accordance with the guidance thereon.
• Maintenance of function and good order of , including ensuring that outboard engines of such launches are in working order and that launch petrol cans are filled.
• Ensuring that safety and coaching equipment is serviced and available for coaches and coxswains: life jackets, loud hailers, safety kit bags and first aid boxes.

Who Are You?

• Coxswain Certificate or Master Coasting Advanced Seamanship Certificate
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a boatman.
• High degree of integrity and dependability