Position: Yard Operative
Job ID: 2056/13
Location: Thornham Marina, Emsworth
Rate/Salary: DOE £25K - £28K
Type: Part-time (Tues–Thurs, with additional days in peak seasons)
HSB Technical Ltd is a leading specialist recruiter across Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We connect skilled professionals with reputable clients in the UK and internationally.
Typically this person will be:
A practical, hands-on team player with a positive attitude, able to work outdoors in all conditions. Someone friendly, customer-focused, safety-conscious and comfortable supporting a small, dynamic boatyard team.
Key Responsibilities of the Yard Operative:
Support the Yard Manager with day-to-day marina and boatyard operations.
Operate yard machinery (training provided) to lift, launch, scrub boats and step/unstep masts.
Maintain high standards of customer service across all yard activities.
Assist with boat movements and yard planning to maximise space.
Carry out general yard maintenance, cleaning, painting and equipment checks.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly safety and equipment logs.
Follow all Health & Safety and emergency procedures.
Liaise professionally with customers, contractors and colleagues.
Essential Skills & Qualifications of the Yard Operative:
Practical, hands-on work experience (marine or yard experience beneficial).
Strong customer service skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
Able to work safely with tools, machinery and equipment after training.
Full UK driving licence preferred.
Willing to work outdoors and support weekend rota when required.
All other training can be provided.
This position is advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, an REC registered recruitment consultancy managing the recruitment process for our client.....Read more...
Both Level 2 Equine Groom and Level 3 Senior Equine Groom applicants will be considered, depending on experience.
Mucking out, sweeping, maintaining yard cleanliness
Bedding down, general stable care
Feeding, grooming and overall horse care
Tack cleaning and general equipment maintenance
Hacking
Assisting on competition days where required
Handing a fit and competition-ready horse confidently
Riding (confident rider)
Training:All training will be provided on-site during your paid working hours. Your day-to-day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in-person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.Training Outcome:Level 2 - Progression into a level 3 apprenticeship.
Level 3 - Permanent Position for the right person.Employer Description:Rawlins Farm is a professional equestrian yard specialising in dressage and competition horses. The yard focuses on quality care, correct schooling, and preparation for competition. With a friendly but professional atmosphere, Rawlins Farm provides an excellent training environment for learners wanting to develop strong skills in a competition setting.Working Hours :5 days per week including weekends.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion for Horse Care....Read more...
All general yard duties :
Mucking out
Turning in and out and horse walker
Filling haynets/ water buckets
Making feeds
Grooming / picking out feet
Tacking up
Helping with groundwork for youngsters
Riding available for right candidate
Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer CoachLevel 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 senior groom and or the possibility of full time employment
Employer Description:
East Leaze is a backing and pre train yard for flat and jump racehorses, they also offer rehabilitation for injured thoroughbreds.
Working Hours :40 hours per week over 5 days to include weekend work, 7.30am start.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses....Read more...
All general yard duites to include:
Grooming, mucking out, and general yard duties
Trimming, clipping, and plaiting
Lunging and riding/exercising horses (for the right candidate)
Health care and feeding
Assisting with events and customer care
We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoys working with both horses and young people.
You should be a team player with good communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours
Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment
Employer Description:
Millfield Equestrian PathwayThe Millfield Equestrian Pathway is designed to support riders in achieving their sporting aspirations, whether they are learning for fun or wish to progress to the highest levels within the sport. The primary aim is to support every rider in enjoying their sport and developing a sporting habit that promotes their physical and mental well-being.The pathway can be divided into three phases:- Journey into equestrian sport- Development of the foundation skills required for future performance - The campaign and delivery of consistent performance in competitionRiders can enter at any point of the pathway dependent on their level of expertise and skill. Millfield equestrian offers 3 different coaching programmes that support the rider through this transition.Within these programmes, riders will have access to a wide range of performance practitioners including international coaches, human and equine sports science and medicine practitioners such as farriers, saddlers, vets, physiotherapists, biomechanics and performance psychology. As a rider on the Equestrian Pathway, you will have access to different coaching skills and experience. The accredited Millfield coaches will form the core coaching delivery and will be supported by discipline specific trainers where
Working Hours :Shifts to be confirmed (including some weekends), with 8 hours set aside for training. Applicants will need to be available to start from 6.45am.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses....Read more...
All general yard duties :
Mucking out
Turning out/bringing in
Tack cleaning
Tacking up
Feeding
Filling hay nets
Clipping/pulling/plaiting/trimming
Bathing
Rug changing
Paddock maintenance
Riding ( for the right candidate )
First aid
Holding for vet/farrier/dentist
Training:
All training will be provided on site during your paid working hoursYour day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach
Level 2 Equine Groom apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
Progression to the Level 3 Senior Groom and or possibility of full time employment.
Employer Description:Our focus is the provision of a relaxed, friendly environment for owners and their horses, offering excellent facilities together with high quality livery services which will enable owning a horse a pleasurable experience.Working Hours :40 Hours per week over 5 days to include some weekend work, exact days and hours to be discussed with employer.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Passion to work with horses....Read more...
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE SHORT TERM?
Initially, you will be required to familiarise yourself with the company’s precast products and have a knowledge of what products are produced at each of the company’s sites.
You will be given guidance on the internal administrative processes of the Planning & Logistics Department, including booking of transport, creating purchase orders for external ancillary products, production and distribution of key documents both internally & externally.
You will be directly involved with the design, planning and yard team, to gain a full understanding of the process from receipt of an enquiry through to product dispatch.
Once you have a knowledge of the products, you will learn to understand all other aspects of the company’s operations by participating in company-assigned training or projects as and when required.
Once confident in the drawings and with assistance and coordination from the contracts team, you will be shown how to sequence installation and create delivery call-offs (delivery tickets).
Working within a budget and with guidance, you will then assist with raising purchase orders for the plant, equipment and subcontract labour required for the installation of our products on a construction site.
You will also attend college on a day release to broaden your knowledge and skillset.
WHAT YOU WILL DO IN THE LONG TERM?
Once you have become more experienced in your role, you will become more involved in ‘Cost Management’, which is the process of estimating, allocating and controlling project costs.
When you have a sound understanding of the office process from tender to product distribution, you will start to take on responsibilities and act as the key contact for organising product dispatch to our internal structures projects.
You will learn how to arrange deliveries to the site, communicating with external haulage companies. Placing orders and selecting the correct information for the delivery to be undertaken.
You will be responsible for raising purchase orders and approving invoices
Effective planning of loads, matching part loads with other depots and sites to ensure cost effectiveness and efficiency.
Training:1 day per week at DCG, Hudson Building, Pride Park location, 4 remaining days at the employers work place.Training Outcome:There are excellent opportunities for progression within the company, with the opportunity for continued learning and personal development and the opportunity to develop into a Contracts Manager with additional training to become an appointed person which gives you the qualification to plan crane lifts and movement.Employer Description:FP McCann is the largest manufacturer and supplier of precast concrete solutions in the United Kingdom. Operating from thirteen ISO9001-accredited manufacturing facilities across the UK, FP McCann provides a comprehensive range of high-quality precast concrete solutions.
These offerings include products for drainage and water management, tunnels and shafts, rail, power & infrastructure, walling, fencing, agricultural applications, flooring, filter bed systems, bespoke precast solutions, tanks and chambers, dock leveller pit systems, box culverts, building products, and architectural and structural products.
The company prides itself on customising solutions to maximise client value, considering site conditions, design specifications, and construction requirements.Working Hours :Mon-Fri 8.30am to 5pm, 1 hour lunch.Skills: Communication skills,Motivated,Desire to succeed,Willing to learn,Driving License and Car....Read more...
