Boat Builder - Fleet Services

SLR Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Recruitment are seeking an experienced Boat Builder to join the specialist marine team at Wapping Marine Workshop in London, supporting a diverse fleet including RHIBs and patrol vessels.

The role covers GRP repairs, hull work, vessel modifications and QA inspections, with sea trials and safety compliance, all within a close-knit team delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience in GRP/composite repairs and structural work on boats/ships.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Solid marine engineering experience with a focus on quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• GRP repairs and structural reconstruction.
• Vessel modifications and upgrades.
• General boat building and maintenance.
• Hull repairs and inspections.
• Supporting vessel enhancement and fleet development projects.
• Quality assurance inspections.
• Assisting with sea trials and testing.
• Working to marine and safety standards.
• Collaborating within a specialist marine team.

Skills

GRP repairs

Structural reconstruction

Vessel modifications

Boat building

Hull repairs

Inspections

Sea trials

Safety standards

Team collaboration

Job description

Boat Builder - Fleet Services

Location: Wapping Marine Workshop, London

Salary: £46,985 starting salary, rising to £49,670

Full-time | Permanent

SLR Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced Boat Builder to join a specialist marine team based at Wapping Marine Workshop in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a unique fleet of operational vessels supporting the Metropolitan Police Marine Policing Unit.

You'll be working on a wide variety of vessels, including RHIBs, Targa patrol vessels, jet-powered craft and other specialist marine assets, with no two days necessarily being the same.

The Role

• GRP repairs and structural reconstruction
• Vessel modifications and upgrades
• General boat building and maintenance
• Hull repairs and inspections
• Supporting vessel enhancement and fleet development projects
• Quality assurance inspections
• Assisting with sea trials and testing
• Working to relevant marine and safety standards
• Working as part of a close-knit specialist marine team

About You

We're looking for someone with solid boat building / marine engineering experience who takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship.

• GRP / composite repairs
• Structural boat building and repairs
• Vessel maintenance and modifications
• Marine construction or outfitting
• Reading technical drawings
• Working with specialist marine tools and equipment

Most importantly, you'll be practical, reliable and confident working as part of a team, with a genuine interest in marine engineering and boat building.

Why Join?

• Work on a diverse fleet of operational vessels
• Get involved in complex repairs and modifications
• Work on high-profile marine operations

  Salary & Benefits

  Starting salary: £46,985, made up of:

  • £43,976 basic salary
  • £2,009 location allowance
  • £1,000 non-pensionable allowance

  The basic salary will increase annually up to £49,670.

  Location

  Wapping Marine Workshop, London

  The workshop is a dedicated marine maintenance facility supporting the Marine Policing Unit and carries out vessel maintenance, structural repairs, modifications, inspections and fleet support.

  If you're an experienced Boat Builder looking for a new challenge and would like the opportunity to work on a truly unique range of operational vessels, we'd love to hear from you!