LondonRascal Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I thought I would share this because it is not always easy to find jobs on the Broads, so anyone who has a few hours a week during the season to help clean boats, or maybe some younger readers who wanting a few pounds and experience along the way from within a boatyard might be interested. Perhaps a local who wants a part time job dealing with bookings and greeting new holiday makers and the like might be just up their street. These are with Barnes Brinkcraft – phone numbers and emails below: SEASONAL VACANCIES 2015 OFFICE 2 x Part Time Administrator’s/Receptionists required for our 2015 season April to October We need 2 part time receptionists for an average 3 days (24 hours) per week. This will include Saturdays and Bank Holidays. Applicants must be reliable, flexible and able to work extra hours when required, for holiday cover. The role is customer facing, meeting & greeting customers, dealing with bookings, telephone enquiries & general administration as required. To apply please e-mail a brief (1 x A4) overview about yourself to margaret@barnesbrinkcraft.co.uk or telephone 01603 782625 NO CV’s PLEASE CLEANERS Interior boat cleaners/linen staff required for 1-3 days Friday, Saturday, Monday 9am to 3pm April to October – Contact Sharon on 07867 980137 - OVER 18 PLEASE HULL CLEANERS April to October - Outside & hull cleaners wanted for our fleet of cruisers Contact Tom on 07810 356057 - Over 14 PLEASE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVIDH Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Oh I wish I lived nearer! One of those admin jobs would be great. Dealing with all things boats, welcoming the happy holidaymakers, assisting with queries etc. The smile on my face would be as wide as a mile! Now what time would I have to leave Leeds each morning to get there for 9am? Regards David 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I would leave Leeds, full stop, decision made! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 I cant let that comment go without a reply ! whilst you are very fortunate to live on the Broads JM , and I sometimes wish I did too, it must be some time since you were in Leeds to form such an opinion, the city is now vibrant with top names in the retail, Harvey Nicks for one, couldn't see them opening in Lowestoft ? world class theatres and arenas are packed throughout the year featuring the worlds biggest artists, the city is awash with Michelin star restaurants,multi million pound Victoria Quarter & Trinity shopping centres brings shoppers in from all over the country, Art galleries, The National Armouries Museum, etc etc you get my point........ normally like your stuff JM , think your just being a mischievous 'Carrot Cruncher' waiting for a reaction ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Lastdraft Remind me old chap. Where is Leeds? Carrot Cruncher's, that's us alright! At least we don't interfier with sheep!! Old Wussername Winner of the North Allerton Best Baby competition 1943 It was a no contest actually. I romped home. The local gargoyle's stood no chance! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Old Wussername Where is Leeds ? Best you don't know, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Leeds...a great city. I have been a visitor many times on business, as indeed many cities, not only in the UK but abroad. You fly in. You fly out. I don't no why but I find a wonderful attraction to Yorkshire. Am I a Yorkshire man? I was born in North Allerton. However, my family were Norfolk folk as well as Suffolk folk. And that is where I was brought up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadScot Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Well I have been to Leeds/Bradford Airport, must be the dearest for short term parking I have ever used! Been in the past to the Tetley Brewery Wharff place, which I believe has now closed down. Sadly the armoury was closed the day I was there. Been to several Test Matches, and enjoyed the banter with the Yorkshire locals etc... Been coming to Norfolk since the early 70's, always a joy, and delight. The Locals are very friendly, even to a Northerner like me! Basically what I am saying, is, everywhere has its good and bad points, just please don't marginalise, its not nice IMHO. Iain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wussername Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Iain If I thought for a minute that I was disrespectful to Lastdraft and to Yorkshire folk in particular I would be devastated. It was banter, nothing more. I am proud of my Yorkshire connections, friends and family. The latter being an integral part of my family heritage, and continues to this very day. In this particular instance marginalisation is not justified, and for my part, not intended. Old Wussername 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Old Wussername Agreed mate, just banter, marginalise ? where did that come from ? since having my boat in Norfolk I have come to love the Norfolk people..........even if they do talk daft ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siddy Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 JM pick on my place, Lastdraft I'm here to back you up, Elland Rd my area. David you'd have to leave around 5 and my clock only has one 5 and that's around tea time lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 This: http://www.harveynichols.com/store/leeds/ or this: Is there really a contest?!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdraft Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 JM. Didn't know this was a contest ? love both places for different reasons. Quite how you compare a department store with a photograph is beyond me but hey ho. In the spirit of banter shall we put this to bed now ? night night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
650xs Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 let me tell yer a story ........................................and it about the original post too ....!!! back in the day ............ up early in a morn after said paper round and quick look to see new girl friends stable to see if she were there for a muck out ........ off to do the new boat job the best boat job in the world..........................."hull cleaner " at a very well known yard in brunddaall run by a man after me own heart ,,,,,shout alot ,loose the plot and general good all round character ,lots of verbals and arm waving ....what a star into the team garden shed hull cleaning head quarters .................... kit out with bucket brush and grit stuff to to dean them ole hull and fender thinggies ,dinghies ,water lines .....decks and any thing the shout man said ..he was the boss and we did what he said .................. hard work in rain or shine ......................did it kept it up and kept going we all start some wharr , i did so now i,m here doing it a the other end ............... only two orf that famous crewe carried the boating flagg on to a career.............me and and another who has the largest engine supplier for the marine world in the uk !!!!!!!!! its hard work ....................... so i started at the bottom and bloody well worked hard to get wharf i,m at now ..................stood in a muddy ole boat yard cleaning boats ,only difference is now i use a pressure washer ...!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 JM. Didn't know this was a contest ? love both places for different reasons. Quite how you compare a department store with a photograph is beyond me but hey ho. In the spirit of banter shall we put this to bed now ? night night. Fair do! I was dragged kicking and screaming around the Chapelfields shopping mall in Norwich the other day, also used to work at Lakeside at Thurrock, just can't see the appeal of such places. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddfellow Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Most yards seek seasonal staff. We'll be looking for a motivated person to clean, do pre-handover boat checks and showouts too. We may also be looking for a mobile cleaner who can handle our three holiday cottages that dotted around the coast. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polly Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I love visiting London, was impressed with Leeds when the brat was in the Leeds International Festival, would I want to live in either place? Well no. I would like to live in Ludham, or Upton, I am most unlikely to do so however. If I did, wouldd it be as great as I think I would be? Probably not, holidays are essentially different from being a resident, also there is work and family to consider. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggymale Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Very fond memories of Boat Cleaning days. Very hard work but was always privileged to work outside in the summer whilst others doing Saturday jobs whilst at school were inside. We had a giggle, got to chat to loads of people & still delivered. Used to catch the bus from various parts of the Broads early mornings in August from the boat. To this day still reckon the Vim & Ciff combo the best way of cleaning wash basins! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted February 3, 2015 Share Posted February 3, 2015 Not a boatyard job but if you fancy the Bay Watch life then this one is for you: http://www.greatyarmouthmercury.co.uk/news/lifeguards_wanted_for_11_norfolk_beaches_1_3942086 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broads01 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 On the Richardsons Facebook page there's pictures of the Acle boats during winter maintenance in the Stalham shed. It makes me think Richardsons could do with some 'pilots' to move boats between Acle and Stalham and save tying up skilled staff in doing so. I'd do it for free, no hang on I'd pay for the pleasure! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetKingfisher1 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 We live on the Kent / London Border and we work in London. I hate London. Once I am on the road and heading towards Norfolk I start to calm. We will retire to Norfolk / Suffolk in a few years . I would work as cleaning boats and I am sure Ian would help move someones boats from A-B . Regards Marina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennyMorgan Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Now's your chance! http://www.edp24.co.uk/business/brundall_boatbuilding_firm_tackles_skills_shortage_1_3986282 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauriceMynah Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 If it's a skills shortage they need... I'm their man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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