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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