CAREERS

Skuna Boats provides unique boating experiences. Our Hot Tub & BBQ boats are now world famous and we have lots of plans to grow the business over the coming years. Skuna Boats launched in 2017 with a mission to provide unique water based experiences.

Last year we are also launched an exciting new British built vessel to join our fleet. We are based at West India Quay in Canary Wharf & our new second location at Lakeside Essex. We have hundreds of 5 star reviews on TripAdvisor and have won 2023 TripAdvisor traveller’s choice award, along with being shortlisted for Experience of the Year at the London Tourism Awards. We are looking for hard working crew members to join our small team.

Please see below our vacancies and email your CV with the job title and a bit about you to recruitment@skunaboats.com, or apply on Indeed here>

  • Duty Manager

    We are looking for individuals with experience as supervisors or managers at a leisure attraction or within the marine industry. The role will work as part of our Operator Team, leading shifts when our managers are not on site and ensuring our customers have a safe and enjoyable experience..

    The Person

    We are looking for a highly organised, customer focused leader who is looking for a role in an exciting scale up company. The role will work across our London locations and a significant amount of time will be spent outdoors.

    The Role

    Manage day-to-day operations and our customer experience. This is a hands-on outdoors based role.

    Take a lead on ensuring our health and safety processes are implemented at all times.

    The role is a mixture of marine, hospitality and operations.

    £25,000-£27,500 p.a - our normal working pattern will be 4 days a week, hours can be in the evenings and weekends.

    Your skills and experience

    A can-do, give-me-a-problem-and-I'll-solve-it spirit

    Marine experience - it is required that you have experience of the marine industry, preferably in a professional capacity but not essential

    Strong attention to detail and ability to be organized

    Ability to lead and oversee all the elements of the operations

    Ability to multitask, set priorities and manage time effectively

    Mange stock and equipment

    Excellent customer service skills

    Confident on and around water

    Sound Health & Safety knowledge

    Qualifications preferred: RYA courses, First Aid

    Benefits

    Use of our boats when not booked out
    50% discount at our sister business Barge East (Restaurant in East London)
    Pay on demand available
    Company pension scheme
    Staff socials

    To apply send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@skunaboats.com

  • Boat Crew

    We are looking for crew to join our team and deliver a safe and fun experience to our customers. You will greet customers, provide a safety demonstration of boats and set up our boats for customer use. It is a role which is physical, fun and challenging. Please note much of this role will be outdoor based so ideal for someone who enjoys the great outdoors!

    The Role

    Welcome customers and instruct them on our boat operations.

    Assist in successfully delivering the experience, ensuring a great customer experience, caring for equipment, managing facilities, Health and Safety, and a bit of administration

    Help with local marketing as required.

    Assist with customer enquiries and bookings

    Monitor customer behaviour

    Assist customers when problems arise

    Must be willing to work evenings and weekends

    Your skills and experience

    Safety conscious, with a professional outlook

    Confident around water

    Able to work under own initiative and be flexible

    A ‘customer comes first’ attitude with drive and enthusiasm

    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    Enthusiastic team player who is able to work with other colleagues.

    High energy levels with a cheerful disposition, even when under pressure

    Must like working outdoors

    Must be able to demonstrate attention to detail and ability to diligently follow procedures

    Marketing and sales experience

    Health & Safety experience

    Practical DIY & maintenance skills

    Benefits

    Great pay - £11.50-£12.50 p/h dependent on experience
    Use of our boats when not booked out
    50% discount at our sister business Barge East (Restaurant in East London)
    Pay on demand available
    Company pension scheme
    Staff socials

    To apply send a CV and covering letter to recruitment@skunaboats.com