Labour / DAYWORK

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What is daywork?

Daywork is temporary work on a yacht. Some tasks include boat wash downs, boat repairs, varnishing, valet work, stainless polishing, cleaning bilges & more.

Tips for Daywork

Be honest:

People like honest people.

Be Flexible:

You must be willing to daywork in any department. An aspiring deckhand should not be shy to clean an engine room or galley. It is all valuable experience and will help you network and get your foot in the door.

Be on time:

Always ensure you arrive 10-15 minutes before daywork commences. Stand on the dock and be ready to begin work. Do not ring the bell and hassle the crew, it is likely they are having coffee/eating breakfast and will see you on the cameras. NEVER BE LATE. It is a cardinal sin in yachting and you will likely be sent home.

Work Hard:

It’s your opportunity to impress - work hard, only take breaks or stop when you are told - don’t think its time to go home just because it’s 1700. Always offer to stay late if required. It will not go unnoticed. Even if there is no potential job on this boat, crew will recommend hard-workers to other friends and crew.

Be proactive:

Finish your tasks and clean up after yourself, clean your tools/products and return them to their home. If the crew member giving you direction is busy and you do not have another task, find something to do or temporarily offer your assistance to someone else. No one likes working with a person that stands around and doesn’t use their common sense to keep busy.

Phone USE:

Do not use/look at your phone except during designated breaks. If you are expecting a call for an interview or about a job, explain this to the person in charge at the start of the day and they will understand & will allow you to take a call if necessary.

Eager to learn:

Try to learn as much as possible, ask questions & watch and learn. Do not be a know it all & pretend to know things you do not. Experienced crew are able to judge your experience & are more likely to help those willing to learn.

Change of Clothes:

Carry around a backpack with a change of clothes that you do not mind getting dirty / ruined (a white t shirt and less smart shorts, or an old boat t-shirt). Some boats will give you day working clothes to use, but do not count on it. Be prepared.

america’s cup nearly here

Huge need IN AUCKLAND for day workers for the superyachts

With the up and coming 36th America’s cup due in Auckland there will be many superyachts in Auckland. The superyachts will be doing daily maintenance and refit work. The superyacht crews need day workers but often there are security gates that need code or swipe access such as the Silo Marina in Auckland. Walking the docks in these marinas is no longer easy so having a contact point for the superyachts is important. Thats where Marine Hire can help you.