Carpenter / Outfitter

HSB Technical; Castletown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

HSB Technical currently seeks an experienced Carpenter / Outfitter to work on a marine vessel in Portland, Dorset. The role involves fitting exterior components and finishing interior furniture to a high standard, reading technical drawings, and maintaining safety and quality on site.

The contract is for two months, offering 60 hours per week at a rate of £25 per hour. Candidates should have marine sector experience and NVQ Level 3 in Boatbuilding or Carpentry, or an apprenticeship equivalent.

Qualifications

• Previous marine industry experience.
• Experience on yachts or other marine vessels.
• NVQ Level 3 in Boatbuilding or Carpentry or completion of a relevant apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Fitting marine components, including cleats, handrails, windows, hatches, stanchions and flooring.
• Completing the final installation and finishing of interior furniture.
• Carrying out outfitting work on marine refit and new-build projects.
• Reading and working accurately from technical drawings.
• Measuring, drilling and securing hardware, hatches and other components using hand and power tools.
• Measuring, cutting and installing insulation within designated areas of the vessel where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the highest standard.

Skills

Marine experience

Reading technical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Boatbuilding or Carpentry

Completion of relevant apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Carpenter / Outfitter
Location: Portland, Dorset
Rate: 25.00 per hour
Hours: 60 hours per week
Contract: Two-month contract
Job ID: (phone number removed)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Carpenter / Outfitter to work on a marine vessel in Portland. The successful candidate will have previous marine experience and be confident fitting both exterior components and interior furniture to a high standard.

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded business within the marine industry.

Duties and responsibilities

• Fitting marine components, including cleats, handrails, windows, hatches, stanchions and flooring.
• Completing the final installation and finishing of interior furniture.
• Carrying out outfitting work on marine refit and new-build projects.
• Reading and working accurately from technical drawings.
• Measuring, drilling and securing hardware, hatches and other components using hand and power tools.
• Measuring, cutting and installing insulation within designated areas of the vessel where required.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and to the highest standard.

Qualifications and requirements

• Previous experience working within the marine industry.
• Experience working on yachts or other marine vessels.
• NVQ Level 3 in Boatbuilding or Carpentry, or completion of a relevant apprenticeship.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.