Boat Builder / Carpenter (full time)

Foxhangers Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Beautiful working environment

Job summary

A canal holidays company is seeking a motivated Boat Builder/Carpenter to join their team near Devizes. Responsibilities include carpentry tasks related to building bespoke canal boats, working collaboratively in a workshop and outdoor setting. Ideal candidates should have cabinet making skills and be comfortable working under pressure. Flexible working hours may be necessary, with opportunities for training provided. A permanent position offering a beautiful working environment and benefits such as a pension scheme and free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Carpentry skills up to cabinet making standard required.
• Fit and relatively agile, able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Follow drawings and designs to build boats.
• Prepare wood, sand back, and use hand tools.
• Conduct routine boat checks after hires.

Skills

Cabinet making

Ability to work under pressure

Good team player

Confidence when talking to customers

Job description

Foxhangers Canal Holidays have been delighting customers since 1997 with our beautiful fleet of narrowboats and exciting holiday adventures.

Based directly on the stunning, historic, Kennet and Avon canal near Devizes, Wiltshire, we now seek a motivated and passionate Boat Builder/Carpenter to work as an integral part of the boat building team on our site.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Boat Builder/Carpenter will need carpentry skills up to cabinet making standard. Reporting to the Boat Building Manager.

Day to day responsibilities will be varied with a focus on building bespoke canal boats largely in a workshop environment but with some waterborne installation work.

The role is mainly carpentry based but will entail an exposure to all trades within the boat building process. No previous experience of boat building is required, and this role would suit someone with kitchen building experience/domestic carpentry. Training and development will be provided to the successful candidate.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITES :

You will have these responsibilities and will need to have the following skills;

Boat Building

• Following drawings and designs
• Wood preparation, sanding back
• Woodworking using hand tools
• Applying spray lacquer and hand painting varnish to internal wood
• Routine boat checks on return from hire
• Refits & general winter maintenance
• Touch-up painting to scrapes on boat exteriors

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Cabinet making
• Ability to work under pressure
• Fit and relatively agile
• A good team player
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritise work
• Willingness to sometimes work outside winter & summer
• Some flexibility in working hours
• Confidence when talking to customers

PREFERRED QUALITIES AND SKILLS

• Current Driver’s Licence
• A basic understanding of leisure boating or caravanning industry
• First Aid Certificate (training can be provided)

Job Type: Permanent – 40 hours/week

• Pension Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• A beautiful working environment right on the Kennet and Avon Canal
• The chance to be part of a passionate team

If you think this could be the opportunity for you, please write to us telling us how your qualifications, skills, and experience make you suited to this position, be sure to mention your earliest availability and whether you would need to work any notice to any current employer. Please also enclose a full employment history CV. We look forward to hearing from you.