Jobs at Berthon

Confident and experienced PA required to provide administrative support for Managing Director in busy large boatyard & marina. The successful candidate must have first-hand knowledge & experience in marine terminology and will have strong organisational skills, coupled with good customer relations and a high level of computer competency. They must have the ability to work accurately and efficiently and be able to prioritise, work on own initiative and feel confident representing the MD when absent. The right person will need to have a ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to take on a wide variety of tasks.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong written English
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel and MS Word
• Strong customer service skills
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to comprehend and immerse into all aspects of Berthon life from marketing to spare office letting, berth holders to boatyard clients and company investments
• Ability to prioritise and multi-task
• 5 years’ experience as a Personal Assistant or equivalent
• Must like dogs

Duties and responsibilities

• Confidential private support
• Travel arrangements (UK and overseas)
• Diary management
• Coordinate and work on multiple projects
• Marina administration and invoicing
• Archiving
• Correspondence – emails/letters/faxes
• Recruitment – placing ads, collecting and coordinating applications
• Personnel – recording holiday and sick time
• Filing
• Answering telephone, taking and passing on messages, pick up overflow calls from Reception as necessary
• Other duties as required, with occasional tasks for other Directors

Berthon is looking for a dynamic boat sales executive for our new Gemini RIBs dealership, in order to establish and grow sales in the UK and Ireland to the commercial & defence sectors, and leisure boating.

The ideal candidate is an experienced salesman willing to explore new business opportunities with existing and new accounts: 

Key Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Create and implement a marketing strategy 
• Organise and attending exhibitions
• Work closely with the boat builder and engine suppliers to achieve maximum sales growth 
• Make proposals to customers 
• Write & submit tender responses 
• Grow product sales into UK and Ireland
• Up-sell other Berthon products and services
• PDIs & sea trials 
• Develop the after-market for spares, servicing, refits
• Achieve year on year growth
• Annual sales forecasts
• Budgets 
• Regular reporting of customer visits
• Deliver regular input to the Business Development Manager:

• • sales opportunities
  • market penetration
  • status of key projects 
  • chance of conversion to orders 
  • market trends and changes
  • competitor activity 
  • feedback to the directors

Experience and Skills:

• Marine background 
• Sales experience in the leisure marine sector, commercial sector and/or defence sector   
• Demonstrate competence, negotiation skills and abilities in technical sales
• Provide proof of track record
• Knowledge of marine operators, government organisations and commercial boat users within the UK and Irish Marine market would be beneficial
• Competence and experience in
  • sales proposals
  • technical writing
  • completion of tenders
• Excellent communication ability
• Customer service skills 
• Ability to work alone 
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Computer literate – you should be competent with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full UK driving license and current passport

Applications via the application form.

Due to expansion and increasing demand for our high quality services, Berthon has an immediate position available for an experienced Marine Electrical/ Electronic Engineer to join our highly skilled team on marina & refit based projects.

Knowledge and skills

You must be Apprenticeship time served and have the following attributes:

• Experienced in electronic installations and service support of market leaders including
  • Raymarine – the world leader in marine electronics for recreational boating and light commercial marine markets
  • Garmin – the leading GPS manufacturer, number two in the marine market
  • Navico – Distributor of the B&G, Simrad, Lowrance, Northstar, Eagle & MX Marine Brands.
• Excellent diagnostic skills with the ability to work to exacting standards
• In depth knowledge of Marine electrical DC and AC systems.

Candidates must be self starters, motivated, reliable have a good eye for detail and proven track record in the leisure or commercial marine industry

Main Duties and responsibilities

• A wide range of electronic and electrical installations.
• Fault diagnosis on a range of engine electronic management systems and navigation systems.
• Commissioning, dock side trials, sea trials, collection and delivery trips.
• Able to work on own initiative to provide support to customers.
• A wide range of instrument and wiring upgrades.
• Working in a team with all trades to produce a quality product to budget and on time.

Apprenticeships are now closed for 2017. We will be inviting applications for a September 2018 start in January 2018.

Berthon has been synonymous with yacht build and boat repairs since 1877, and we have a wealth of knowledge and experience. With 100 craftsmen and state of the art yard facilities in Lymington, Hampshire, Berthon has the ability to deal with all aspects of yacht maintenance, refits and boat repairs. We are also available for yacht construction or fit-out projects at the highest level. At our recently refurbished Lymington boatyard facilities, the dedication to providing the best service is key to the yard’s success. Berthon’s apprenticeship scheme has been established for more than 100 years, and many of our craftsmen have been with us throughout their working life.

Apprenticeships are available in the following disciplines:

• Painter/Sprayer
• Shipwright

The Selection Process

The first stage of the selection process is to complete an Application form.

In order to help your application we recommend you:

• Gather evidence of your interest in the Marine industry.
• Gather evidence of any relevant experience you have already gained in your chosen discipline.
• Gain work experience in the trade you want to apply for either here at Berthon or in another manufacturing environment.
• Research Berthon and the marine industry and consider why you want an Apprenticeship with Berthon.
• Stand out from the crowd – the more evidence you can gather the stronger your application will become, this is your opportunity to sell your attributes.

If selected, you will attend an assessment, trade test and interview at our training provider Brockenhurst College. Successful applicants at this stage will then be invited to Berthon for a formal interview and tour of the facilities.

Pre-Requisites for a Berthon Apprenticeship:

Painter/Sprayer

If you are applying to be a Painter/Sprayer you MUST have:

• 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at A*- D
• Have a good eye for attention to detail
• Initiative and a genuine interest in producing a top quality product

The training you will receive:

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering (Paint Finishing)
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering (Paint Finishing)
• Functional Skills such as English, Maths, ICT and Communication
• Various Berthon courses such as Health & Safety, City & Guilds spraying courses held at Berthon, LEAN manufacturing as applicable

Shipwright (Boat Builder)

If you are applying to be a Shipwright (Boat Builder) you MUST have:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at A*- C to include Maths and English plus Resistant Materials or relevant science subject
• Have a good eye for attention to detail
• Evidence of working with wood, either at school or as a hobby

The training you will receive:

• City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering (Boatbuilding)
• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Marine Engineering (Boatbuilding)
• Functional Skills such as English, Maths, ICT and Communication
• Various Berthon courses such as Health & Safety, product specific technical training including GRP laminating courses at Southampton Solent University and LEAN manufacturing as applicable

Summary

Due to increasing demand Berthon has an immediate opening for an experienced Valeter to join our yacht valeting team.

Skills and Experience

Essential Attributes:

• Team player
• Strong work ethic
• Professional
• Reliable

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cutting GRP surfaces using power tools and applicable PPE
• Polishing GRP & painted surfaces with appropriate products
• Washing down various size yachts and motorboats within the marina
• Full detailed valeting using appropriate products to create a professional finish (COSHH)
• Other associated tasks as needed
• The role also involves helping to keep our newly refurbished washroom facilities clean and maintaining the ship yard works area