Boat Builder — Thames Police Marine Fleet

Metropolitan Police; Wapping; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Marine training opportunities

Job summary

Metropolitan Police is seeking a skilled Boat Builder to join the Wapping Marine Workshop on the River Thames. You will maintain and repair police vessels, perform complex GRP repairs, and participate in fleet enhancement projects as part of a close-knit Fleet Services team.

You will work on a diverse range of high-profile operations, gain specialist marine training, and contribute to safety, quality checks and patrol readiness across national deployments.

Qualifications

• Marine experience is desirable and required.
• GRP laminating and repair qualifications are preferred.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and related Boat Building apprenticeship are expected.

Responsibilities

• Vessel maintenance and repairs to a marine fleet.
• Accurately follow warranty processes for manufacturer jobs.
• Inspect, diagnose and test vessels, using diagnostic equipment.
• Record measurements and compile technical reports after work.
• Support development and training, and mentor apprentices.
• Assist with reception testing of vessels on the River Thames.
• Ensure quality control and sign vessels off before deployment.
• Adhere to health & safety requirements and PPE guidelines.

Skills

Marine experience

GRP knowledge

Multiskilling

Engineering knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Boat Building Apprenticeship

GRP laminating repairs

RYA qualifications

Tools

Marine tooling

Job description

Metropolitan Police is seeking a skilled Boat Builder to join the Wapping Marine Workshop on the River Thames. You will maintain and repair police vessels, perform complex GRP repairs, and participate in fleet enhancement projects as part of a close-knit Fleet Services team.

You will work on a diverse range of high-profile operations, gain specialist marine training, and contribute to safety, quality checks and patrol readiness across national deployments.