We are looking for a practical, enthusiastic General Boatbuilder to join our workshop team. This is a varied, hands-on role involving the construction, repair, fitting out and finishing of traditional and modern boats. While experience in boatbuilding is advantageous, it is not essential. We welcome applicants from a wide range of trade backgrounds including carpentry, joinery, engineering, fabrication, mechanics, composites, or general manufacturing. If you have good practical skills, enjoy working with your hands, and are keen to learn, we can provide training in specialist boatbuilding techniques.
This is an opportunity to become part of a skilled team producing and restoring high-quality boats to an exceptional standard.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the construction, restoration and repair of traditional and modern boats.
- Carry out a range of workshop tasks including timber work, fitting out, assembly and finishing.
- Work with a variety of materials including timber, GRP (fibreglass), metals and composites.
- Undertake sanding, fairing, painting and finishing work to a high standard.
- Read and work from drawings, plans and work instructions where required.
- Safely operate a range of hand tools, power tools and workshop machinery.
- Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
- Work collaboratively with other members of the workshop team to deliver quality craftsmanship.
Requirements:
Essential
- Practical hands-on skills and a positive attitude to learning.
- Experience using hand and power tools in a workshop or trade environment.
- Good attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Reliable, motivated and willing to undertake a variety of tasks.
- Good problem-solving skills and a flexible approach to work.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in boatbuilding or the marine industry.
- Experience in carpentry, joinery, engineering, fabrication, mechanics, plumbing, composites or similar trades.
- Experience working with GRP, timber or metal fabrication.
- Painting, finishing or polishing experience.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
Boatbuilding is a extremely varied job but an incredibly rewarding one too, whether you’re an experienced boatbuilder or skilled tradesperson looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to join our busy team for any of the following positions please send a covering letter, your CV and a completed application form to: John Buckley – info@harbourmarine.co.uk