Boathouse 4 is located in one of the oldest and most historic parts of the Historic Dockyard. Few visitors realise that we have been building wooden boats here for hundreds of years.

Would you like to join our team of volunteers?

Do you love Portsmouth, Wooden boats and our Naval Heritage?

Could you tell visitors the story of Boathouse 4?

Boathouse 4 has been restored and is now open as a FREE attraction at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and we are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our team

Our volunteers get involved in;

• The conservation and restoration of small boats from the Portsmouth Naval Base’s collection that come to us for repair or restoration. 
• Leading a daily tour of our workshop floor telling visitors about the work underway. 
• Telling our visitors about the significance and history of small boats in the Royal Navy and building boats in Boathouses 4,5,6,7.
• Demonstrate aspects of woodworking/boatbuilding or rope making to visitors – Training can be provided.
• Welcoming and interacting with our visitors.
• Help with our ‘hands-on’ activities and workshops for all ages.
• Crew our fleet of WWII boats.

For an application form or more information please email: volunteer.coordinator@pnbpt.com

We are looking for a full time supervisor to work in our Costa Coffee outlet in the historic dockyard. The job involves supervising staff and running shifts to the Costa Coffee brand standards, serving customers, making coffees, re stocking displays and clearing tables.

The working hours are between 9am-6pm and you must be available 5 days out of 7 including weekends. We are especially looking for someone who can cover a Sunday. You must have excellent customer service skills and be a team player with a positive attitude. We are looking for someone with previous experience of working at Costa Coffee and is ideally trained to be a Barista Maestro.

If you are interested in this role then please contact James or Scott on 02392 731552 or email jforrest@baxterstorey.com.

We are looking for catering staff to help in Boathouse 7 restaurant during the summer period. There are a variety of full and part time positions available as the restaurant is open seven days a week from 10am - 5pm. The successful candidates must be well presented, reliable, hardworking and demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Previous catering experience would be helpful.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary – £6.15 - £8.21 per hour

If you are interested in this role then please contact James or Scott on 02392 731552 or email jforrest@baxterstorey.com.

Salary £20,500

Portsmouth Naval Base Property Trust (PNBPT) is recruiting a full-time Maintenance Operative to join our small in-house Conservation Team.  Reporting to the Building Surveyor, the Maintenance Operative will provide a high quality maintenance and repair service to buildings and other assets owned by the Trust within Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and where necessary, at other sites.

The Maintenance Operative will be responsible for carrying out minor repairs and maintenance tasks independently and assisting other Conservation Team members where required. They will also escort contractor and delivery vehicles within the naval base/historic dockyard site and be on a rota for out-of-hours call outs.

Applicants should have experience of undertaking a wide range of maintenance activities and the use of small hand and power tools. A current driving license and ownership of/or access to a vehicle for daily use at work is essential.

Further details about the role and the experience required are available on the Trust website www.pnbpropertytrust.org. To apply send a CV and covering letter explaining your suitability for the role, to recruitment@pnbpt.com

Closing date: 4 October 2019

Salary: £24,000 to £25,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

37.5 hours per week.          

The National Museum of the Royal Navy is the UK’s newest national Museum. We are recruiting for an experienced Electrician within the expanding Historic Ships Conservation team based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team of museum professionals, conservators and maritime industry specialists committed to high quality professional work maintaining and conserving historic ships.

Key Opportunities.

The majority of your time will be based in the Portsmouth and Gosport area including ships and Buildings which include – HMS Victory, HMS Warrior and HMS M.33 and Museums. With travel to other ships posted at the Museum’s other locations in the UK, including Hartlepool and Belfast.

Overseen by the Foreman Electrician, your work will ensure that the NMRN’s Historic Ships are able to operate effectively and safely. With these ships as public attractions, you will also engage with visitors about the important conservation work being undertaken. This role provides an excellent opportunity to those involved in interesting and challenging heritage work within historic ships.

Knowledge/Experience.

Fully qualified and time served Electrician with Deeds of Apprenticeship.

You will be required to have previous proven experience in electrical maintenance, alarm systems, fire detection, emergency lighting, audio systems, Risk Assessments and Health & Safety.

A Marine Electrical background is preferable but other Electrical backgrounds will be considered for the right candidate.

The role does require the applicant to be qualified to City & Guilds level 3 Certificate in Electronic/Electrical Engineering (2322). Equivalent Qualification’s or Experience will be considered.

Qualified to Inspection and testing certificate (2394/2395) is desirable but equivalent qualification will be considered

The applicant will possess working knowledge of IEE regulations and BS7671.

For further details, or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Roy Smith on 07756 919 480, or email Roy.Smith@NMRN.org.uk / Charlie.mcgee@nmrn.org.uk

Applicants are asked to submit a CV and a statement indicating how their knowledge and experience match those specified.

Applications should be forwarded to the HR Team at recruitment@NMRN.org.uk and are required by Monday 9^th December at 12pm with Interviews being held on Monday 16^th December 2019 at Portsmouth Naval Base Site.

Facilities Technician, based at Portsmouth (working across Portsmouth and Gosport sites)

Very occasional travel to other NMRN locations (Belfast, Hartlepool and Yeovilton)

Salary: £19,000 - £20,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week, permanent

The National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN) is recruiting for a full-time Facilities Technician at our Portsmouth Harbour sites. Working within the Heritage Directorate and closely supporting the Visitor Experience teams in Portsmouth and Gosport.

This is an exciting role reporting to the Facilities Manager and will play a key role in supporting the NMRN’s vision to become the world’s most inspiring Naval Museum.

This role will be focused on ensuring a fun, safe and effective environment for our visitors, staff and volunteers. The work will be varied, ranging from attending to building and facilities breakdowns carrying out minor repairs and maintenance duties, supporting contractors on site and supporting project teams with occasional work on the Historic ships.

Key Opportunities

• Work in the newest National Museum, ensuring our buildings, galleries, docks and ships are maintained to a high and safe standard.

• To use skills to maintain our buildings and systems.

• To conduct regular checks and tests on emergency and compliance equipment.

• Working in a unique heritage environment.

Knowledge/Experience

The ideal candidate will be comfortable delivering hands on repairs and maintenance and supervising and supporting contractors.

Applicants should have recent practical work experience in the building/general maintenance sector and have a good working knowledge of Electrical, Plumbing and General Maintenance works.

This role involves a large amount of manual handling.

For further details, or an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Roy Smith, Conservation and Maintenance Manager, on 02392 891 370 ext. 2091. Alternatively email roy.smith@nmrn.org.uk