Interior Boatbuilder

Job Description

Broadreach Recruitment is looking for experiencedInternal Boat Buildersto support the production and fit out of high-quality vessels. This role is hands-on and detail-focused, requiring skilled tradespeople who can deliver exceptional standards of workmanship in all aspects of internal joinery, fitting, and finishing.

Working as part of a dynamic team, youll be responsible for fitting interiors on a wide variety of boats from leisure craft to luxury builds. Precision, creativity, and pride in your work are essential as youll play a key role in creating high-specification interiors that meet demanding quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting drawings and technical plans.
• Fitting a variety of boat furniture to specification.
• Installing ply bulkheads and cabin sole bearers.
• Hanging and fitting cabin doors.
• Cladding bulkheads with polished veneered ply.
• Installing fibreglass components as part of the internal structure.
• Carrying out basic upholstery and vinyl work where required.
• Fitting and aligning sole boards.
• Undertaking occasional painting and finishing tasks.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Boat Builder, Joiner, or Fitter within the marine sector (or transferable skills from carpentry, cabinetmaking, or similar trades).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings with strong attention to detail.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment.
• Good understanding of marine interior fit-out methods and materials.
• Practical problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Awareness of health & safety practices in marine or workshop environments.

Desirable Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or NVQ/SVQ in Boatbuilding, Marine Engineering, Carpentry, or a related trade.
• Experience working on luxury yacht or superyacht interiors.
• Knowledge of composite and fibreglass fit-out.

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