boat builder in Winchester, Hampshire

Contract Boatbuilder – Composite Boats

Winchester

Minimum 3-month contract | Strong potential for 1–2 years’ ongoing work
Limited Company contractors considered

We are looking for an experienced Composite Boatbuilder to join a busy boatbuilding programme in the Winchester area.

This is initially a minimum 3-month contract, but there is a strong possibility of the work continuing for 1–2 years for the right person.

The key requirement for this role is someone who is genuinely experienced in joining decks to hulls and understands the practical build and assembly of small composite boats.

These are relatively small craft, so we need someone who is comfortable working accurately and independently across the full deck-to-hull bonding and finishing process.

The role

You will be involved in:

• Joining and bonding decks to hulls
• Preparing mating surfaces prior to bonding
• Adhesive bonding and composite joining techniques
• Laminating and reinforcing deck-to-hull joints
• Grinding, trimming, fitting and finishing
• Checking alignment and fit before final bonding
• Working with GRP/composite components
• Supporting resin infusion and general composite boatbuilding activities where required
• Reading basic drawings and build instructions
• Ensuring a high standard of finish and build quality

What we are looking for

You must have previous hands-on experience within boatbuilding, marine composites or a closely related composite manufacturing environment.

Of particular interest are people with strong experience in:

• Deck-to-hull joining
• GRP/composite boat construction
• Structural bonding
• Wet lay-up / hand lamination
• Resin infusion
• Trimming and fitting composite parts
• Marine finishing and assembly

You should be confident working with minimal supervision and able to demonstrate a good understanding of how composite boats are assembled rather than purely manufacturing individual moulded parts.

Contract

• Location: Winchester, Hampshire
• Duration: Minimum 3 months
• Potential: Strong possibility of 1–2 years’ ongoing work
• Engagement: Limited Company contractors considered
• Start: ASAP

If you are an experienced composite boatbuilder with strong deck-to-hull joining experience, we would be very interested in hearing from you.

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