We're Hiring!

Throughout our 95-year history Herbert Woods has always been a successful and innovative Broads business. Our group operates one of the largest hire fleets on the broads, builds new Broads cruisers, owns and lets holiday properties, and has successful estate agency and boat sales businesses.

We are now looking for reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic members of staff to join our busy team in a variety of roles.

  • Hiring now for 2023!

    Seasonal Cleaning Staff required for cleaning hire boats.

    Part-Time Seasonal Cleaners required for cleaning of our hire boats. We can offer up to 4 days a week between the hours of 8/9am and 3pm.

    Working to tight deadlines, you must be efficient and have high standards of cleanliness and tidiness. Although experience would be an advantage, full training will be given.

    We can’t wait to hear from you!

  • Hiring now for 2023!

    Your role will involve servicing and maintaining our hire fleet holiday cruisers and day hire boats.  Undertaking mechanical repairs on diesel engines, gearboxes, hydraulic drives, pressure water and heating systems.

    In this varied and engaging position, you will be on-call as part of our 24/7 service line and will provide cruiser tutorials and trial runs for the handover of holiday cruisers to our customers.

    Previous experience as a Marine Engineer required. The ideal candidate will have previous marine engineering experience, Gas Safe Certification and a full UK driving licence.
    In a key customer facing role for our organisation you will also be friendly and helpful and reliable with the aim of providing a first-class service to our customers and holiday makers.

    Roles are offered on a full-time basis and will require weekend, bank holiday and out-of-hours working.

    Apply now and send a copy of your CV

  • Hiring now for 2023!

    We are looking for Full Time Boat Builders with previous experience.

    You will be involved in repairing and renovating interiors and exteriors of our hire fleet.

    Previous experience as a boatbuilder or marine engineer required.

    Weekend work required during the busy season.

    Apply with a CV and covering letter by clicking the link below.

  • Hiring now for 2023!

    A varied role involving general boatyard maintenance, exterior cleaning, refuelling, pump outs, watering up and preparation of our hire cruisers for our holiday makers.

    During our winter maintenance period, you will also be responsible for cleaning and assisting in the maintenance of cruisers prior to the beginning of the holiday season.

    The role is highly customer focused and involves the boat handover process of instructing customers in the safe use of their cruisers and accompanying them on a trial run at the start of their holiday.

    Previous boatyard operative experience required. You should have great customer service skills, the ability to communicate effectively, good attention to detail and the ability to prepare boats to a high standard in a timely way.

    Roles are offered on a full-time or part-time basis throughout the week.

    Apply with a CV and covering letter by clicking the link below.