Shipyard - Labourer

Griffon Marine Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffon Marine Ltd in Fareham is seeking an enthusiastic outfitting assistant to support the outfitting team, delivering high-quality workmanship in marine vessel builds and ensuring compliance with marine safety standards.

You will assist in hull preparation, fitting and finishing, carry out sanding, grinding and cutting, and work with hand and power tools while maintaining a clean, safe shipyard environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in boat building or marine engineering is desirable.
• Experience with metal work, wood work, or marine finishes is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Understanding of workplace health & safety practices
• Able to work in demanding environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Assist in the build of marine vessels to agreed specifications
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment within the shipyard/workshop
• Support skilled trades in delivering high-quality finishes
• Ensure compliance with marine industry standards and health & safety regulations
• Report defects, hazards, or issues to supervisors promptly
• Assist in boat construction, including hull preparation, fitting, and finishing
• Carry out sanding, grinding and cutting
• Support installation of components
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard/workshop
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including use of PPE
• Support lifting, moving, and positioning of vessels and components

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Strong work ethic

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

To support the outfitting team carry out general outfitting tasks ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to marine safety standards.

Objectives

• Assist in the build of marine vessels to agreed specifications
• Maintain a safe and efficient working environment within the shipyard/workshop
• Support skilled trades in delivering high-quality finishes
• Ensure compliance with marine industry standards and health & safety regulations
• Report defects, hazards, or issues to supervisors promptly
• Assist in boat construction, including hull preparation, fitting, and finishing
• Carry out sanding, grinding and cutting.
• Support installation of components
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the yard/workshop
• Follow all health & safety procedures, including use of PPE
• Support lifting, moving, and positioning of vessels and components

Qualifications/Experience

• Previous experience in boat building /marine engineering (Desirable not essential)
• Experience with metal work, wood work, or marine finishes is highly desirable
• Knowledge of hand and power tools
• Understanding of workplace health & safety practices
• Able to work in demanding environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality