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Contract Boatbuilder / Marine Joinery Fitter

Location: Various UK Shipyards
Job Type: Contract
Sector: Marine / Shipbuilding / Boatbuilding
Rates: Competitive – dependent on project and experience

The Opportunity

Broadreach Recruitment is looking for experienced Boatbuilders and Marine Joinery Fitters for a number of current and upcoming projects with established boatbuilders and shipyards across the UK.

We are particularly interested in experienced tradespeople who can set out, manufacture where required, and fit marine joinery independently from technical drawings.

This isn't simply assembling pre-manufactured components.

We need practical boatbuilders who can take a drawing and a space onboard, understand what needs to be achieved, and work through the complete installation: Set Out → Measure → Template/Scribe → Cut → Adjust → Fit → Finish

Projects range across new-build vessels, commercial craft, workboats, specialist vessels, yachts and refit programmes.

The Work

Depending on the vessel and project, you could be involved with:

• Setting out joinery from drawings and vessel dimensions
• Manufacturing and modifying joinery components where required
• Fitting bulkhead and lining panels
• Installing cabinetry and fitted furniture
• Fitting doors, frames and associated joinery
• Deckhead and ceiling panels
• Flooring and sole boards
• Timber trims, mouldings and finishing details
• Accommodation and crew areas
• Galley and service-area joinery
• Scribing and templating components to suit the vessel
• Modifying manufactured components to suit actual onboard conditions
• Snagging, adjustment and final finishing

What We're Looking For

We are interested in experienced:

Boatbuilders | Marine Joiners | Yacht Joiners | Shipwrights | Marine Outfitters | Fitter Joiners

You'll need proven experience within boatbuilding, shipbuilding, yacht construction, marine refit or marine joinery installation.

Most importantly, you should be able to set out and fit independently.

You should be comfortable receiving a drawing or installation detail and working out how to accurately translate it onto the vessel without requiring somebody else to continually mark out the work for you.

Skills & Experience

You'll ideally be confident with:

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings
• Setting out
• Accurate measuring
• Scribing and templating
• Cutting and fitting
• Cabinetry and furniture installation
• Bulkhead and lining installation
• Doors and frames
• Timber and veneered panels
• Plywood, laminates and associated marine materials
• Working around curved and irregular vessel structures
• Making practical adjustments where vessel dimensions differ from drawings
• Snagging and finishing to a high standard

Marine environments aren't always square, flat or straightforward. We therefore need tradespeople who can think like boatbuilders, solve problems and adapt the installation while maintaining the required quality.

Own Tools Required

Contractors must have their own professional hand and power tools appropriate to marine joinery and boatbuilding work.

This would typically include suitable:

• Measuring and setting-out equipment
• Drills and impact drivers
• Routers
• Track/plunge saws
• Jigsaws
• Sanders
• Hand tools
• Clamps and associated fitting equipment

Any specialist equipment supplied by an individual yard or required for a particular project will be discussed before commencement.

The Standard

We're looking for experienced marine tradespeople rather than general site carpenters.

The strongest candidates will be able to demonstrate previous work on boats, yachts, commercial vessels or specialist marine projects and explain how they have personally set out and fitted joinery onboard.

You should be capable of working independently while also integrating with other trades, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, engineering and composite teams.

Quality, accuracy and care around finished surfaces are essential.

Current & Upcoming Opportunities

Broadreach supports a number of marine businesses and shipyards, so we're interested in speaking to good boatbuilders even if you're not immediately available.

Assignments can vary by: Location | Duration | Vessel Type | Hours | Rate | Start Date

If you're coming towards the end of a current contract, we'd still like to hear from you so we can discuss upcoming projects.

Apply

If you're an experienced Boatbuilder, Marine Joiner, Shipwright or Marine Joinery Fitter with your own tools and the ability to set out and fit independently, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Broadreach Recruitment – Marine & Shipbuilding Recruitment

Pay: £20.00-£28.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

• United Kingdom: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Marine Joinery & Outfitting : 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person