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Boatbuilder

East Cowes
6 months ago
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Boatbuilder 

£15.70 per hour  

East Cowes  

Pertemps Isle of Wight have an immediate requirement for an experienced Boat Builder/Laminator to work on an assignment in East Cowes. 

This is initially an ongoing temporary assignment, however there may be a permanent opportunity for the right candidate.  

Duties: 

To undertake the assembly, installation, modification, repair/maintenance of marine structures and equipment.  

The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess the following skills: 

  • Previous experience within the marine and boatbuilding industry 

  • Reading technical drawings 

  • Working with advanced composite materials  

  • Painting/Finishing  

  • Excellent attention to detail. 

    This assignment is based on 37 hours per week, between Monday and Thursday. 

    Interested candidates should upload their most up to date CV by clicking apply, or please contact Brett in our Isle of Wight branch

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