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.
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
Self-motivated
Comfortableworkingatpacewithhighvolumeofwork
Teamplayer
Benefits
22 days annual leave
3% Employer Pension contribution
0700
1530 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
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