Purpose of Role

The Boat Builder will report to the Boat Builder Manager, who is based at our Wroxham Site. They will be responsible for making and fitting various components across our range of boats, working to precise measurements and details.

Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.

This will include both fit out joinery on the inside of the boatdetailsontheexterioroftheprojects as well.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Fittingsailinghardware(Winches,cleats,clutchesandtracks)
• Fitting ply bulkheads.
• Epoxy lay-up of sub-assemblies.
• Making and fitting cabin sole bearers.
• Cladding bulkheads with polished veneered ply.
• Making and fitting a variety of boat furniture.
• Making and fitting sole boards.
• Basic upholstery work on overhead panels etc.
• Making and hanging cabin doors.
• Levelling Boats
• GRP/Fibreglassstructurefittingandmaintenance
• Fittinghullports/marinewindows
• Fittingofpullandpushpits.
• Fittingmarinehatches
• Qualityandsnaggingtestingthroughdeluge
• DeckGearInstallationandTeakDeckInstallation
• Window,PortlightandHatchInstallation
• Fittingvariousfibreglasscomponents.
• Fairing&finishingoffinalCompositeModules

Requirements

Knowledge

• Robustboatbuildingconstructionknowledge
• Competentmanufacturingknowledge(timber,fibreglassproductsasanexample)
• KnowledgeofsafeworkingpracticesandgoodunderstandingofHealthandSafety

Skills

• Excellentcommunicationskills
• Skilleduseofhandandpowertools
• Readingandunderstandingtechnicaldrawings

Experience

• Experienceofworkingwithrawmaterialsandtoolstoagoodstandard
• Previousexperienceinthemarineindustryworkingwithtimber/GRPboats(Desirable)

Qualifications

• RelevantC&GQualificationsorequivalent

Personal Characteristics

• Highlevelsofattentiontodetail xbpsjku
• Self-motivated
• Comfortableworkingatpacewithhighvolumeofwork
• Teamplayer

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave
• 3% Employer Pension contribution
• over 5 days
• Flexible Working
• Sickness Insurance Scheme with Accidental Death Payout
• Cycle to Work scheme
• TELUS Assistance Programme
• Discounted Personal Legal Assistance with Warner Goodman covering Family, Future Planning, Moving house and Personal injury.
• Sick pay scheme

Please note that any applicants are required to have valid right to work status in the UK as part of their application