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Employee Salary and Employment Survey
Thank you for taking part in Marine Resources Salary and Employment survey. Your input will help us gain valuable insights into current salary levels and recruitment trends across the marine sector. Please note: This survey does not cover offshore staff or crew positions. All responses will remain anonymous.
Section 1: Demographics
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1.
What sector do you work in?
(Required.)
Leisure
Superyacht
Commercial Marine
Maritime/Defence
Other (please specify)
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2.
What is your age?
(Required.)
Under 18
18-25
26-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71+
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3.
What is your gender?
(Required.)
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Prefer to self-describe
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4.
Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?
(Required.)
Asian / Asian British
Black / African / Caribbean / Black British
Mixed / Multiple ethnic groups
White
Other ethnic group
Prefer not to say
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5.
Which of the following best describes your current job level?
(Required.)
Owner/Executive/C-Level
Senior Management
Middle Management
Intermediate
Entry Level
Other (please specify)
6.
Use the drop-down options below to choose a job that best describes yours.
Please select one only.
Design, Engineering & Technical
Marine Trades
Sales, Marketing & Operations (incl Marinas)
Jobs (scroll across)
-- Select an option --
Draughtsperson
Exterior Designer
FF&E Designer
Interior Designer
Project Manager (Design)
Electrical Design Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Naval Architect
Structural Design Engineer
System Design Engineer
Composite/FEA Engineer
CNC Programmer
Marine Surveyor
Production Engineer
Production Management
Quality Engineer
-- Select an option --
Boatbuilder
Carpenter
CNC Setter/Operator
Finisher
Laminator
Marine Electrician/Electrical Engineer
Marine Engineer/Marine Technician
Painter/Sprayer
Pipefitter/Plumber
Supervisor
Welder
-- Select an option --
Boatyard Foreman
Deputy/Duty Manager
Dockmaster
General Manager
Marina Administrator
Marina Operative
Head of Sales/Sales Director
Sales Manager/Account Manager
Sales Executive/Area Sales Executive
Sales Administrator
Yacht Broker
Head of Marketing/Marketing Director
Marketing Manager
Marketing Executive
Marketing Assistant
Head of Procurement
Procurement Manager
Head of Supply Chain
Supply Chain Manager
Buyer/Purchasing
Head of Operations/Director of Operations
Operations Manager
Other (please specify)
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7.
What region are you based in?
(Required.)
East
East Midlands
London
North East
North West
Northern Ireland
Scotland
South East
South West
Wales
West Midlands
Yorkshire And The Humber
Other (please specify other country/region)
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8.
How many years of experience do you have in the marine industry?
(Required.)
Less than 1 year
1-5 years
6-10 years
11-20 years
21-30 years
31+ years
Section 2: Employment & Pay
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9.
What is your current annual basic salary (£ gross, before tax) ?
E.g. 45000
(Required.)
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10.
Do you receive any additional compensation (e.g., commission, bonus, overtime) ?
(Required.)
Commission
Bonus
Overtime
None
11.
If yes, what is your total annual salary (including all OTE's, commission, bonus, overtime, etc.)
E.g. 50000
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12.
What benefits do you currently receive?
(Required.)
Pension above statutory minimum
Health/Medical insurance
Training budget
Flexible working hours
Remote/Hybrid working
Holiday allowance above statutory minimum
None of the above
Other (please specify)
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13.
What is your weekly contracted work hours?
E.g. 40
(Required.)
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14.
What is your employment type?
(Required.)
Full-time permanent
Part-term
Fixed-term contract
Freelance/self-employed
Temporary
Other (please specify)
Section 3: Satisfaction & Benefits
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15.
I feel I am paid fairly
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral/Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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16.
Which of the following is most important to you when looking for a job or remaining in your current job?
(Required.)
Salary
Hybrid/Remote Working
Flexibility
Good Leadership/Management
Progression opportunity
Training & development
Workplace culture
Job title
Other (please specify)
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17.
In your opinion, is your employer a nice place to work?
(Required.)
Yes, definitely
Mostly yes
Neutral / unsure
Mostly no
No, definitely not
Section 4: Workplace Culture & Development
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18.
I feel there are opportunities for progression in my current company
(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
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19.
I feel supported in terms of training and professional development
(Required.)
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neither agree nor disagree
Agree
Strongly Agree
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20.
My employer values the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace
(Required.)
Strongly agree
Agree
Somewhat agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Somewhat disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Section 5: Career Intentions
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21.
Are you planning to look for a new job in the next 12 months?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Not sure
22.
If yes, what is your main reason for wanting to leave?
Low salary
Lack of progression
Poor work culture
Want more flexibility
Lack of training/development
Relocation
Other (please specify)
None of the above