Board Repair Technician

Role: Surfboard Repair Technician

Location: Bahrain Surf Park, Bilaj Al Jazayer

Reporting to: Head of Operations

YOU ARE PART OF WHAT WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO

Our Vision at Bahrain Surf Park is to bring surfing to the nation, and develop passion for health, wellbeing and fun

through Waves for All. We will attract visitors from all continents, growing Bahrain’s surf and beach culture, and act

as a catalyst to establish Bahrain not only as the Premier Surf Destination of the Middle East, but as a leading

destination for fun - with Water, Waves and Surfing at our core.

We will create smiles, happiness, and wellbeing through safe fun activities for all backgrounds, abilities and

generations, now and into the future.

OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

The Board Repair Technician is a vital member of the Surf Ops team at Bahrain Surf Park, responsible for keeping our

entire fleet of surfboards in safe, high-quality condition for our guests every single day.

Operating out of our on-site repair workshop, you will carry out a full range of repairs on both epoxy and

PU/polyester surfboards, from minor ding fixes to structural and delamination repairs, ensuring every board meets

our safety and quality standards before it goes back in the water.

You will be responsible for daily board assessments, repair triage, workshop management and consumables stock,

working closely with Surf Academy Manager and Head of Operations to prioritise repairs around the operational

needs of the park.

This is a hands-on, craft-focused role that requires real technical skill, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine

passion for the quality of the equipment our guests use. You will also be responsible for repairing guests’ and

privately owned surfboards.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Board Assessment & Triage

• Conduct a thorough pre-opening inspection of all surfboards each day, assessing every board for damage before

it enters service.

• Triage boards by damage severity: categorising each as ready-to-use, requiring repair, or to be

decommissioned.

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date board condition log, tracking repair status, turnaround times and board

lifecycle.

• Escalate any structural integrity or safety concerns to management immediately and remove affected boards

from service.

Repair & Maintenance

• Carry out the full range of surfboard repairs: ding repairs, crack fixes, nose and tail damage, delamination,

snapped boards and structural rebuilds.

• Work across both epoxy and PU/polyester construction, applying the correct resin systems, techniques and

curing processes to each.

• Cut, lay and laminate fibreglass cloth as required, mixing resin to the correct ratios for each repair type and

ambient conditions.

• Sand, shape and finish repaired areas to a professional standard – smooth, flush and visually clean.

• Carry out maintenance on soft-top (foam-deck) boards including deck re-gluing, nose and tail protection and

base repair.

• Fit and replace fin boxes, fins, leash plugs and traction pads as required.

• Maintain the repair workshop in a clean, organised and fully operational condition at all times.

Equipment & Inventory

• Manage the stock of all repair consumables: resins, hardeners, fibreglass cloth, sandpaper, pigments, fin

systems and PPE.

• Place orders for workshop supplies in good time, maintaining a minimum stock level to ensure uninterrupted

operations.

• Maintain all workshop tools and equipment – electric sanders, drills, cutting tools and curing equipment – in

safe and functional condition.

• Contribute to board lifecycle planning, identifying boards approaching end-of-life and supporting procurement

decisions.

Team & Operations

• Work closely with Surf Instructors and Supervisors each day to align repair priorities with the operational

schedule and guest demand.

• Communicate clearly on board availability and estimated repair completion times so the team can plan sessions

accordingly.

• Support the wider Surf Ops team with general equipment duties and checks as directed by management.

• Advise guests on basic board care and proper equipment handling to minimise damage.

Health, Safety & Environment

• Work safely at all times with industrial-strength resins, hardeners, fibreglass dust and power tools – wearing

appropriate PPE including respirator, safety glasses and gloves.

• Adhere strictly to all COSHH and chemical handling procedures, including safe storage, disposal and ventilation

requirements.

• Ensure the workshop meets all health and safety standards and that co-workers are not put at risk by your

work.

• Complete detailed incident and near-miss reports as required and actively contribute to a culture of safety.

Qualifications

• Formal training in composite materials, fibreglass laminating, boat-building or a related technical/craft discipline is desirable but not essential
• Fluent English is required (B2 minimum), Arabic is a strong plus

Experience

• Proven hands-on experience in surfboard repair, working with both epoxy and PU/polyester board constructions
• Experience or familiarity with Middle East environment and culture is a plus

Professional

Skills&Attributes

• An ability to work under pressure, with a drive and determination to achieve the best results
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, and excellent verbal, and written
• communication skills
• Comfortable working with power tools, electric sanders, drills and cutting equipment; capable
• of moderate lifting and sustained physical workshop work
• Personal Qualities
• Meticulous and methodical; you take pride in producing work to the highest standard and
• never cut corners on a repair
• Self-motivated and proactive – you spot damage early, manage your own workload and keep
• the workshop running without needing to be chased

Benefits and Perks

• Attractive remuneration package with opportunity to grow

• An amazing unique work environment a few meters from the beach

• Work alongside a dynamic, qualified and multicultural team

• Opportunity to use facilities and surf regularly in state-of-the-art Wavegarden wavepool

• Share the stoke & health benefits of surfing with an island nation new to the sport

• Join a new exciting growing industry

• Medical insurance, holiday allowance (as per Bahraini Law)

• Staff discounts

HOW YOU DO IT:

Our Team Culture depends on all our team pulling together, and competencies and behaviours matter. Through our performance

appraisal process, the Senior Management Team at Bahrain Surf Park is committed to supporting you to behave and perform

according to our values.

Waves for All:

We are inclusive in everything we do. We nurture everyone from the complete novice to expert surfer and all in between. We do

this with equal respect for everyone, and without judgement. We champion diversity. We have integrity and are genuine. We

do what we say we will do and do it in a way that aligns with our values – every minute of every day. We deliver ‘Waves for all’

through positive interactions with our guests and strive to get it right first time.

Bringing the Aloha Spirit to Bahrain:

We love and respect Hawaii - the birthplace of surfing - and we embrace their Aloha Spirit in everything we do. Our positive work

environment and culture embodies at its core a unique, nurturing and compassionate essence which promotes kindness,

understanding & harmony among people, regardless of their background or beliefs.

Vitality:

We support each other because everyone matters. People are our business, define who we are and what we are. We care. We

work collaboratively as one team, sharing ideas, knowledge and insight to achieve our common purpose. We have the knowledge,

skills, enthusiasm and passion to make a difference to everyone around us. We do things ‘The BSP Way’. We recruit with Attitude

in Mind. Our people-centric culture drives everything we do, and underpins the way our guests feel about us, resulting in our

ultimate business success.

We Strive for Excellence:

We do everything to the best of our ability and never accept second best. Our first priority is SAFETY. We are resourceful and

create the best possible experience for our guests and our BSP team. We look for new ways of doing things, embrace change and

overcome difficulties through Teamwork and open and honest communication.

Creating Smiles:

Everything we do and how we do it is about creating safe and memorable experiences for our guests. We are a SMILE FACTORY!

Our passion is to ensure everyone who visits Bahrain Surf Park has THE BEST experience and shares the joy with their friends

and family, and wants to return again and again…

and again..