Jobs at Berthon

Summary

• Berthon is looking for an electronics wizard to take up the wand as our minister of magic: an energetic seeker with the confidence to sell Raymarine, Garmin, Icom, KVH, Simrad and B&G, plus Mastervolt and Victron. The new wizard will support existing yacht customers, as well as expand the client list.The successful candidate will work alongside other project managers on larger refits, to make sure the electrical/ electronic projects run on time and within budget, and ideally be able to perform a wider role within the Yacht Maintenance & Repair team.

Reports to

• Directors

Duties and Responsibilities

• Running a team of 10 electricians, including apprentices
• Following up enquiries from customers
• Liaising with manufacturers regarding hardware specifications
• Viewing boats to draw up technical specification
• Costing labour and materials
• Quoting customers
• Obtaining signed orders & deposit payments
• Scheduling work
• Managing labour & materials for all electronics installation jobs
• Setting to work of the new equipment
• Familiarisation of new equipment with owner
• Invoicing & the collection of payment
• After sales support

Berthon is a family business. We have no bank debt, investing continuously in our training, plant, machinery & infrastructure from our retained profits, not by borrowing. We own our 10 acre Lymington shipyard and 8 acres of the river which forms our marina. Berthon is entering many new business areas, and we look forward to continued success with our latest expansion plans.

Applications to dom@berthon.co.ukusing the application form.

Experience of managing investment (internal and external construction projects) and servicing & maintenance contracts, initial brief taking, design (using CAD), costing, procurement, project planning, installation, supervision and sign off.

The successful applicant must also have experience of working on Marine specific projects ideally within a Marina/Boatyard environment.

Typical projects include, but are not limited to major and minor infrastructure replacements and repair, marine specific project involving MMO applications, capital long-term investment and future planning. Knowledge of Planning Applications, Building Regulations, DDA, HSE & COSHH requirements are essential.

Personal Skills:

• Qualification in engineering and or design,
• Computer literate,
• Auto Cad essential,
• Ability to manage internal and external subcontractors,
• Working to tight deadlines within agreed budgets,
• Ability to work on multiple projects,
• Including maintenance & servicing all site equipment,
• Regular sub-contractor reviews,
• Constant re-assessment of priorities with Directors (IE. Boatyard main functions must continue uninterrupted).

Berthon has a “can do attitude” that often requires tailored solutions with contractors rather than compromise, designed in-house.

Role includes managing all maintenance on site, conforming to legal standards including but not limited to the following:

1. The fabric of all buildings (including doors, roofing and roof vents etc), offices, workshops and tenanted properties,
2. Piers, pontoons and sea walls,
3. General boat yard hard standings, carpark and boat gantries, drains,
4. Site security; CCTV, access control, security lighting and barrier controls,
5. All Power, Water and Gas services for the above, monitoring and recording readings for future analysis and checking usage,
6. Machinery (cranes and boatlifting/boat moving equipment etc),
7. Plant and equipment (inc boilers, compressors, and radiant heaters),
8. Spray facility (inc 4 x booths),
9. Periodic Electrical testing
   1. buildings, pontoons and outdoor areas,
   2. fire alarms and detection systems,
   3. air conditioning, air handling,
   4. Local exhaust ventilation (LEV).
10. Procurement and analysis of replacement general plant and equipment, analysis of options, whole life costs etc.
11. Responsibility for waste disposal & ensuring compliance with our waste management procedures, ensuring Berthon recycles waste efficiently.
12. Documentation and record keeping in line with ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, ISO45001:2018 requirements.

People Skills

• Experience in reporting at Director Level while maintaining a working relationship with all internal trades regardless of position within the company.
• Experience communicating with Architects and Consultants as required on specific projects.
• An attitude that ensures even the smallest of tasks completed with the same high degree of care and professionalism (an eye for detail) irrespective of the size or complexity of the project.

In a nutshell, Berthon Property Manager is responsible for project and maintenance work across the entire site with the exception of our clients’ boats.

Berthon is a family business. We have no bank debt, investing continuously in our training, plant, machinery & infrastructure from our retained profits, not by borrowing. We own our 10 acre Lymington shipyard and 8 acres of the river which forms our marina. Berthon is entering many new business areas, and we look forward to continued success with our latest expansion plans.

February 2021

Berthon has an immediate position available for a boatmover to join our small and friendly team in a busy boatyard, dealing with internal and external customers.

Knowledge and skills

Ideally the successful candidate will already be experienced in a boat moving/ marina operator role with a proven track record of using various boat moving equipment, launches and plant although someone with strong boat handling skills and an interest into moving into this role would definitely be considered.

A pro-active practical approach and can do attitude is essential to this fast moving role as well as the ability to undertake various challenging manual handling activities both ashore and on the water in a safe and effective manner.  You will be a team player who is fully conversant with the Health & Safety requirements of LOLER.

Main Duties and responsibilities

• Set up and use of boat moving equipment and ancillaries.
  • 75T Marine Travelift
  • 100T Abi boat trailer
  • 45T Abi boat trailer
  • 38T Roodberg boat trailer (coupled to Manitou)
  • 20T Roodberg static Crane
  • Hiab telescopic Crane
  • Manitou telehandler
  • FLT
  • Tractors
  • Tractor crane
• Collection and return of boats to Marina by towing with yard launch.
• Lift & launch
• Taking photographic records
• Report any problems found to manager
• Pressure washing hulls and stern gear
• Blocking off ashore
• General care/maintenance of machinery
• General care/maintenance of yard launches, Storage of shores/blocks/slithers/cradles
• Cradle maintenance and records
• Checking shores/cradles after heavy weather
• Keep gantries, lift pads, docks and yard tidy

Experience in the following would be useful but not essential

• Ability and understanding to:
  • Disconnect/connect rigging for lifting
  • Unbend sails
  • Fit or remove covers

We are looking for someone with initiative who can hit the ground running and showcase their skills. A team player with a grounding in traditional marketing channels whilst being able to provide new and engaging ideas. This role is suited to a confident individual with enthusiasm, motivation and all of the passion that helps drive marketing efforts forward. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, the successful applicant will work on a variety of brands across the Berthon Group.

Responsibilities:

• Help to deliver the marketing strategy through the creation and implementation of effective marketing campaigns, both online and physical
• Work with the Digital Content Executive to produce engaging content
• Grow following and engagement of social and digital marketing channels
• Gather market research and interrogate it for review by the marketing manager
• Create & deliver Content – to include Blogs, PR, Social Media, Advert Copy, Case studies
• Scheduling & deliver social media content according to the content calendar
• Support marketing manager with internal communications

To be a success in this role, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as the following:

• Ideally, educated to degree level and have relevant experience in marketing, business, journalism or creative writing
• Knowledge of SEO, HTML, Google Analytics and WordPress
• Can work effectively with others and build productive, collaborative relationships across departments and with third parties
• Attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and hard working
• Highly organised, with the ability to work to deadlines, able to plan and prioritise short and long-term tasks effectively
• Ability to build relationships with various external and internal stakeholders
• Self-motivated, creative and customer focused
• Excellent team player

Desirable Skills

• Experience of the marine industry
• Powerboat license

Working hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 – 5.30 with 1 hour for lunch
Salary: Subject to experience. Competitive salary + Bonus
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Reports to: Marketing Manager

Berthon are now inviting applications for apprenticeships starting in September 2021

Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry.  You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression.  As an apprentice you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a notional dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).

Once you have become competent with all the relevant skills, knowledge and behaviours you will sit an end point assessment as verification that you have met the requirements of the apprenticeship standard. At this point you can gain professional recognition at Eng. Tech level.

If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4-year apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a top quality environment here at Berthon.

Apprenticeships are available in the following disciplines:

• Marine Engineering
• Marine Electrical
• Shipwright
• Painter/Sprayer

More information about our apprenticeships and how to apply can be found here 

www.berthon.co.uk/about-berthon/apprenticeships

An experienced marine sales professional is sought to join Versadock, a fast-paced, exciting and versatile company with an innovative docking solution which is used in both the leisure, commercial and military sectors of the marine industry.

You will be responsible for identifying & generating new leads, establishing new customers, and nurturing existing accounts, to meet sales plans and targets. A key aim is to grow direct sales to the UK market, as well as supporting your line manager in developing the international dealer network.

Key Responsibilities

• Visit customers
• Quotations
• Sales negotiation
• Close sales
• Obtain payment
• After-sales support 
• Develop and manage relationships to include:
  • Marinas
  • Clubs
  • Commercial
  • Military
• Overseas sales
• Meet sales targets
• Attend boat shows and trade shows
• UK and overseas travel

Essential Attributes

• 3 to 5 years of marine sector sales, preferably in both leisure and commercial 
• Creative, innovative and adaptable with a positive approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to negotiate 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a pressurised environment
• Self-starter, self-motivated and customer-focused 
• Team player
• Initiative to solve complex issues 
• Adapt to different situations
• Organise work effectively
• Manage multiple priorities
• Computer literate
• Full current UK driving license & current UK passport

Applications via the Berthon website using the application form.

Overview of Position:

https://www.berthoninternational.com/about-berthon-international/berthon-jobs/managing-broker-required-by-berthon-in-france/

Role:

Managing all aspects of the office at Berthon France with the goal of creating a stable business with solid sales of new Windy Boats, new Pearl Motor Yachts and an effective brokerage operation. The Berthon Sales Group is a collegiate business which adopts a holistic approach to the yachting business; accordingly, team playing, not just in the French office, but with all Berthon’s international sales offices.

Reporting To:
Berthon UK – Sue Grant/Brian May

Duties:

• Working with the in-place team to ensure the smooth running of the office including management responsibility for current book-keeper and statutory accounting plus other aspects related to the running of an SL in France.
• Managing the Pearl Motor yachts dealership including marketing, sales and development of the brand in the territory and developing a good relationship with the builder.
• Working with the current team on the Windy Boats dealership and further developing this aspect of the business including marketing, sales and interface with the builders.
• Building the brokerage offering for Berthon France to develop this beyond the sales of second hand Windys and some other motor yachts to a rounded brokerage offering, working with the other offices to support them in the territory and growing staff putting in place the needed staffing to assist with this.
• Focusing on the office environment and ensuring that this reflects the business mission of Berthon France.
• Networking in the South of France and internationally to acquire the needed contacts to be successful in the brokerage and new yacht sales environment.
• Building a team of contractors and contacts to focus on the destination proposition of Berthon France, encompassing service, berths, guardiennage, concierge services and other infrastructure that will build on the proposition of buying a new or a second hand yacht from Berthon France.
• Building the profile of Berthon France via marketing, boat shows, advertising and original ideas, mindful of budget verses revenue. In this you will be assisted by marketing resource available from the UK.
• Developing a 5 year plan for the development of the business based on its 3 revenue streams – Windy, Pearl and brokerage sales.