Boatbuilder/ Maintenance Engineer

British Marinemember; Largs; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Power tools & work wear

Workplace pension

Job summary

British Marinemember is seeking a skilled Boatbuilder / Maintenance Engineer in Scotland to perform maintenance, repair, and refurbishment on a range of leisure boats. The role requires a multi-skilled approach, with duties including copper coating, vessel strip downs, and fit outs, working to deadlines.

You will typically repair polyester and gel coatings, assist with painting, polishing, and teak deck care, and contribute to a fast-paced workshop environment.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience with marine leisure craft (15’–65’).
• Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out modifications and repairs on leisure boats.
• Perform maintenance and repair work across boat systems.
• Paintwork repairs and refurbishing as required.
• Carry out vessel strip downs and fit outs.
• Carry out copper coating applications as needed.
• Polish and teaks deck cleaning and treatment.
• Assist with minor rigging and component servicing.

Skills

Boatbuilding

Maintenance

Paintwork

Teamwork

Education

City and Guilds/NVQ level 3

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Boatbuilder / Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Full time

Payrange:between £26’500-35’000 per annum dependant on experience

Working hours:Monday to Friday, 8.00am- 5pm

Overtime: x 1.5 of hourly pay rate.

Benefits:28 days holiday, 10 of these days are to be kept for two week closure over the Christmas period, power tools & work wear, plus more. Overtime available over the busy season. Workplace pension scheme in place. Holiday loyalty rewards scheme in place.

A busy Scottish based Leisure Marine Engineering Company has an immediate requirement for a Technician/ Boat builder / maintenance engineer or Bosun with a wide knowledge on all aspects of leisure boating maintenance and repairs.

As a Technician Boatbuilder you will be responsible for modification and repair/maintenance on all boat types. As the work varies, it would be beneficial to your role if you possess skills in paintwork repairs and refurbishing. Coppercoating applications, vessel strip downs and fit outs. A multi-skilled attitude and approach is desirable.

Typical tasks include

• Minor Polyester and resin repairs
• Minor Gel repairs and colour match and refurbishing
• Bow and stern thruster tubes install / repairs
• Winch servicing and repairs.
• Light rigging works
• Rudder bearings and helm system repairs / servicing
• Painting would be advantages.
• Polishing
• Teak deck cleaning and treatment
• It is essential you have relevant City and Guilds or NVQ level 3 qualifications, time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Marine leisure craft from around 15’-65’
• Keen to work in a fast paced environment.
• Seeking candidate that will strive for excellence at all times
• An ability to work on your own or as part of a team with an understanding of working to deadlines is essential