Boatbuilder (Barcelona)

Matchtech; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

40-hour week

Permanent contract

Tools provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Descripción de la vacante

Matchtech seeks a Boat Builder for a luxury yacht service role in Barcelona (Port Premià). You will perform high-quality carpentry, joinery and GRP work on sailing yachts, repairing and refitting with precision and care.

Join a team that values craftsmanship, safety and attention to detail. Strong knowledge of drawings and a passion for marine projects preferred; EU work rights required.

Formación

• Proven professional experience within the yachting or marine industry.
• Valid EU work permit or existing legal right to work in Spain.
• Strong woodworking, timber processing, carpentry and joinery skills.
• Experience on construction, installation, repair and maintenance on yachts or boats.

Responsabilidades

• Independently assemble and install interior and exterior components and fittings on luxury sailing yachts.
• Carry out construction, installation, repair and maintenance work inside and outside yachts.
• Undertake carpentry, joinery and boatbuilding using wood, GRP and metal.
• Prepare, sand and finish wooden surfaces to a high professional standard.
• Carry out GRP and woodworking tasks as required.
• Work from technical drawings, plans and specifications.
• Use woodworking machinery, power tools and hand tools safely.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and safety across all work.

Conocimientos

Yachting industry experience

Woodworking

Carpentry

Joinery

GRP work

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Spanish/English communication

Educación

Vocational training in Carpentry/Joinery/Boatbuilding

Herramientas

Woodworking machinery

Power tools

GRP tools

Descripción del empleo

Boat Builder

Barcelona (Port Premià), Spain
Salary: Up to €50,000 per annum + benefits

About the Company

Our client 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, they 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, the business is recognised for adventure, innovation and excellence on the water.

The Role

As a Boat Builder within the Service department, based in Barcelona (Port Premià), you will play an important role in maintaining, repairing and refitting luxury sailing yachts. Working alongside experienced specialists, you will carry out high-quality carpentry, joinery, boatbuilding and GRP work across a varied range of yacht maintenance and service projects.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong practical skills, attention to detail and a genuine passion for quality craftsmanship. You will work closely with the wider service team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to exceptionally high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently assemble and install interior and exterior components and fittings on luxury sailing yachts.
• Carry out construction, installation, repair and maintenance work both inside and outside yachts.
• Undertake skilled carpentry, joinery and boatbuilding work using wood, GRP and metal.
• Prepare, sand and finish wooden surfaces to a high professional standard.
• Carry out GRP and woodworking tasks as required.
• Work confidently from technical drawings, plans and specifications.
• Use woodworking machinery, power tools and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Undertake a wide range of carpentry, boatbuilding and shipyard-related activities as required.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, cleanliness and safety throughout all work.
• Work collaboratively with the wider service team to ensure projects are completed to a high standard and customer expectations are met.

About You

• Proven professional experience within the yachting or marine industry.
• Valid EU work permit or existing legal right to work in Spain.
• Strong practical skills and comprehensive knowledge of woodworking, timber processing, carpentry and joinery.
• Experience carrying out construction, installation, repair and maintenance work on yachts or boats.
• Confident and experienced use of woodworking machinery, power tools and hand tools.
• Ability to work confidently from technical drawings, plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of GRP, plastics processing, surface preparation and finishing techniques.
• High level of attention to detail, precision and quality awareness.
• Reliable, professional and committed approach to work.
• Good spoken and written Spanish and/or English.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to teamwork.

Qualifications & Desirable Experience

• Completed vocational training or recognised qualification in Carpentry, Joinery, Boatbuilding or a related trade.
• Previous experience working on luxury sailing yachts.
• Experience across both carpentry/joinery and GRP work.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to €50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work with a leading luxury yacht manufacturer.
• International and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive and professional team culture.
• Permanent employment contract with regular working hours.
• 40-hour working week.
• High-quality professional tools, equipment and workwear provided.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.

We continuously review our benefits package to maximise opportunities and support for our employees.

Join a business dedicated to building and supporting extraordinary adventures at sea