Job Title:                         Boat Builder

Salary:                             £12.21ph - £19.43ph + OT (Depending on experience)

Location:                        Oyster Yachts, Wroxham, Norfolk

Closing Date:               24/04/2026

Job Description

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 boat details on the exterior of the projects as well.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Fitting sailing hardware (Winches, cleats, clutches and tracks)
• 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/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
• Deck Gear Installation and Teak Deck Installation
• Window, Portlight and Hatch Installation
• Fitting various fibreglass components.
• Fairing & finishing of final Composite Modules

Requirements

Knowledge

• 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

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Skilled use of hand and power tools
• Reading and understanding technical drawings

Experience

• Experience of working with raw materials and tools to a good standard
• Previous experience in the marine industry working with timber/GRP boats (Desirable)

Qualifications

• Relevant C&G Qualifications or equivalent

Personal Characteristics

• High levels of attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Comfortable working at pace with high volume of work
• Team player

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