External Boat Builder vacancy in Wroxham, Norfolk
About Us
Oyster Yachts is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, celebrated for crafting some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts available today. With a heritage spanning decades, we combine cutting‑edge design, precision engineering, and traditional craftsmanship to create vessels capable of crossing oceans in safety, comfort, and style. Every yacht is built with meticulous attention to detail by skilled craftspeople who take pride in delivering exceptional quality. From global rallies to bespoke builds, Oyster represents adventure, innovation, and excellence on the water.
The Role
As an External Boat Builder, you will play a key role in bringing our yachts to life, contributing directly to the quality and performance that defines Oyster. Reporting to the Boat Builder Manager at our Wroxham site, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and fitting a wide range of exterior components across our yacht range. This is a hands‑on role requiring precision, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of marine construction techniques including carpentry / joinery and GRP fabrication. You will work closely with technical drawings and specifications, ensuring all installations meet our exacting standards while maintaining efficiency and safety throughout the build process.
Key Job Responsibilities
* Fitting sailing hardware (Winches, cleats, clutches and tracks)
* GRP/Fibreglass structure fitting and maintenance
* Fitting hull ports / marine windows
* Fitting of pull and push pits
* Fitting marine hatches
* Quality and snagging testing through deluge
* Skin Fitting Installation, Deck Gear Installation and Teak Deck Installation
* Window, Portlight and Hatch Installation
* Fitting various fibreglass components
* Fairing & finishing of final Composite Modules
About you
* Robust boatbuilding construction knowledge
* Competent manufacturing knowledge (timber, fibreglass products as an example)
* Knowledge of safe working practices and good understanding of Health and Safety
* Excellent communication skills
* Skilled with the use of hand and power tools
* Experience of reading and understanding technical drawings
* Experience of working with raw materials and tools to a good standard
* Previous experience in the marine industry working with timber/GRP boats (Desirable)
* High levels of attention to detail and self‑motivation
* Comfortable working at pace with high volume of work and a team player
Qualifications
Relevant C&G Qualifications or equivalent (Desirable)
What We Offer
* Competitive Salary
* 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday and close down at Christmas
* Pension 3% employee contribution and 5% employer contribution
* 07:00-15:30 over 5 days
* Flexible Working Available – Including early finish on Fridays
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work
* Telus Employment Assistance Program. Confidential Advice and Support 24/7
* Discounted shopping on multiple outlets including travel
* Sick pay scheme
* We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities to our employees.
Apply Now
If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working with precision, and want to be part of a team building some of the world’s most prestigious sailing yachts, we would welcome your application. Join Oyster Yachts and be part of creating vessels that enable extraordinary journeys across the globe.
Please note:
We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications received may be reviewed before the closing date and should we receive a high number of applications for this post, or high-quality applications which demonstrate suitability, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.
As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
All vacancies are open only to candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the territory and country advertised.
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