Marine Careers
The marine industry is dynamic and diverse, with a wide range of pathways awaiting anyone with an interest in a career working arond boats of all shapes and sizes. The industry provides endless opportunities to develop a career both on and off the water.
The marine industry offers many opportunities from boat building and repair / fit outs, to boat sales and service, marina services, professional servives including sales and marketing, slipway and services, boat operations and tourism.
The Boating Industry Association of Western Australia (BIAWA) actively promotes and encourages entry into a marine career, we work closely with South West Metropolitan Tafe promoting marine apprenticeships.
If you are interested in a career or apprenticeship in the marine industry, get in contact with the BIAWA today.!
Career Opportunities
Service Manager - Whittely WA
Location: Wangara, WA
Join the expanding Whittley team and work for Australia’s leading trailerable fiberglass boat builder, from the Group’s Perth dealership in Wangara.
Whittley Boats, established in 1953 by Jim Whittley, is the market leader and largest Australian producer of trailerable fiberglass boats. The Group owns its dealerships which offer both sales and service for the brand in Perth, Melbourne, Newcastle, Sydney, and the Gold Coast.
As Service Manager at Whittley WA, you would be working on Simrad, Mackay, Whittley, Volvo Penta and Mercury products. The role involves service works on trailer boats, managing customers, and working alongside the Whittley team both in Perth and at the Group’s manufacturing base in Melbourne.
Requirements:
- Marine service qualification
- Hard working attitude
- Boat and car driver’s license
- Industry experience
- Present professional
- Great communication
Daily tasks:
- Book engine and boat service jobs
- Assist the Whittley factory with warranty works
- Conduct marine engine servicing
- Raise job cards and issue service invoices
- Ordering parts and controlling stock inventory
- Fit boat accessories to trailer boats
- Assist in the unpacking and set up of new boat packages
- Pre-delivery checks of new boats, motors, and trailers.
All applicants must have a passion for boating and the marine service industry! Remuneration details available upon request and are based on industry skill level.
For more information or to apply, contact Brock Cohen on 0411 914 249 or email [email protected]. This is an exciting new role and a great time to join this proactive family-owned business, that’s on the move!
