Marina Operative

Brighton Marina; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marina in the UK is seeking a Marina Operative to join their vibrant team in Brighton. This full-time position involves hands-on responsibilities in a busy marine environment, where you'll contribute to providing exceptional customer service. The role requires a friendly disposition, computer proficiency, and adaptability, with full training provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills and work in a diverse setting. Benefits include a competitive salary, training opportunities, and more.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Cover

Free onsite parking

Annual leave including additional birthday leave

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and grow within the role.
• Experience in a customer-facing role is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a rota in a dynamic environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in a busy marina.
• Perform various hands-on duties across the marina.

Skills

Customer-focused communication

Computer systems proficiency

Teamwork

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Language skills (French, Dutch, German)

Job description

Job type: Full time / Permanent

Overview

Premier Marinas is seeking a to recruit a Marina Operative to join our friendly and professional team at Brighton Marina – the UK’s largest marina.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. With full training provided, you’ll develop valuable new skills while helping us deliver the exceptional customer experience we’re known for.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role involving a range of duties across the marina. You’ll work as part of a rota, which will include some weekends and bank holidays.

What we’re looking for

• Friendly, customer-focused, and confident communicating with a wide range of people
• Confident using computer systems, electronic point of sales systems and processing financial transactions
• Positive, enthusiastic, and happy to work as part of a team
• Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a busy marine environment
• Reliable, adaptable, and keen to learn new skills
• Able to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends and bank holidays
• Boating or marina experience is an advantage—but not essential, as full training will be provided
• The ability to speak French, Dutch or German would be an advantage but not essential

Experience in a similar role is helpful but not essential. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow with us.

Benefits

Premier Marinas offers a competitive salary and pension, access to an online GP service, Private Medical Cover, free onsite parking, provided uniform, annual leave incl. additional birthday leave and other benefits, alongside training and development opportunities delivered through our dedicated online academy.

Our commitment to diversity

We believe that diversity makes us stronger. We will treat all applicants equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation

How to apply

Please send your application to Tracey Jefkins, Head of HR including your CV and a covering letter explaining why you’re applying and your salary expectations. Apply via ouronline form or [e-mail]

Note: Proof of your right to work in the UK will be required at the start of your contract. Our Applicant Privacy Notice is available on our website.

Application deadline: Monday 9th February 2026

We reserve the right to appoint prior to this date. Successful applicants will be contacted and invited for interview.