Composite Boat Builder

Poole

7 months ago

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Boatbuilder / Composite Technician 📍 Poole | £16 per hour (c. £30,784 – £34,944 depending on hours/experience)
Permanent | 37 or 42 hours per week

Are you an experienced Boatbuilder with a background in composites, refits, or repairs? We’re working with a leading marine manufacturer that has a full schedule of new builds and refits and is looking to expand its team of skilled technicians.

The Role As a Boatbuilder Technician, you’ll be involved in:

Installation, modification and maintenance of marine structures and equipment

Epoxy composite repairs and laminating

Vessel strip-down and reassembly

Deck fitout and component assembly

Working from engineering drawings to high quality standards

You’ll be joining a modern, well-equipped facility with a clean, safe and organised work environment. All tools, PPE and materials are provided.

About You
Qualified to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent (or time-served apprenticeship)

Confident working from drawings and following standardised processes

Team player with a flexible, multi-skilled approach

Previous experience in boat production, marine refits, repairs, laminating and epoxy composites is highly desirable

What’s on Offer
£16 per hour (annual salary £30,784 – £34,944 depending on hours/experience)

Performance-related pay scheme, reviewed annually

37- or 42-hour week contract option

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays, plus time off in lieu

Half-day Fridays & flexible working opportunities

Excellent pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cash plan

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation at the forefront of the marine sector, with long-term projects and real career stability.

👉 Apply today to be part of a skilled team building and refitting world-class vessels.

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