Role Overview
Rowing
Centre U.K. Ltd is seeking a dedicated and reliable Rowing Boatman to join our
operations team. This role is central to our day-to-day business, ensuring our
Swift Racing fleet is perfectly maintained, logistically positioned, and
event-ready. You will be a key member of our boat transport and logistics
operations, playing a key role in both our sales division and our specialised
boathouse racking services.
This
is a hands-on position ideal for someone with a background in rowing or boat
maintenance who is comfortable working independently and as part of a field
team.
Key
Responsibilities
Boat
Logistics & Transport
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Safely transport rowing boats and
equipment across the U.K. using company vehicles and trailers.
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Manage the loading, securing, and
unloading of rowing boats, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and loading standards.
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Coordinate schedules to ensure timely
delivery and collection for client rentals, sales, and event support.
Maintenance
& Preparation
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Prepare boats to a high standard for
client handover, events, and resale.
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Perform routine maintenance and
cleaning of the fleet.
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Minor Repairs: Conduct basic repairs
(e.g., rigging adjustments, fin/shoe/shoe-plate replacements, and minor hull
repairs) to keep equipment in peak condition.
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Assist in the inventory management of
spare parts and boat equipment.
Warehouse
& Operations Support
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Maintain the organisation and
cleanliness of the warehouse environment.
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Boathouse Racking: Assist our racking
division in the assembly, installation, and site preparation for client
boathouse storage solutions.
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Support the general team in the daily
movement and storage of boats within our facility.
Events
& Tours
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Provide on-site technical support for
rowing tours and regattas, ensuring boats are rigged and ready for
participants.
•
Act as a brand ambassador, providing
professional, helpful service to our rowing clients and partners during events.
Qualifications
& Requirements
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Experience:
Proven experience in a logistics, warehouse, or rowing environment is highly
desirable.
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Driving Licence:
A full, clean U.K. driving licence. Experience towing trailers (B+E category)
is strongly preferred.
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Physical Stamina:
The role is physically demanding; you must be comfortable lifting and handling
rowing shells and equipment regularly.
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Professionalism:Good communication skills, punctuality, and a proactive
attitude toward safety.
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Flexibility:
Willingness to travel and work weekends/evenings as dictated by the event and
tour calendar.
Why
Join Rowing Centre U.K. Ltd?
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Opportunity to work at the heart of
the U.K. rowing community.
•
Diverse and
varied workload involving logistics, maintenance, and installation.
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Competitive salary.
We
are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe it
makes our company stronger. We celebrate the differences that all our
colleagues bring to our business.
Please
let us know if you require any adjustments to be made to the recruitment or
interview process.
We
regret that owing to the volume of applicants, we will not reply to you
individually if you are not shortlisted for this vacancy. We thank you, in
advance, for your application.
To
Apply:
Please
submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with boat
handling and logistics to [email protected]
