Boat Builder (May 2026 Intake)
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Boat Builder (May 2026 Intake)
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] International is seeking a Boat Builder for a 24-month fixed-term training contract based at Osprey Quay, Portland. This entry-level role offers comprehensive training in marine construction trades with a clear path to a permanent position.
- Salary: £12.71 per hour on employment, rising to £14.42 per hour after 6 months
- Employment type: 24 month fixed term training contract
- Location: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Osprey Quay, Portland Beach Road, Portland, DT5 1BL
- Start date: 26th May 2026
About [Employer hidden] International
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] International is a global icon in the manufacture of luxury motor yachts, building market leading products since 1967. Based and manufactured in Poole and Portland on the south coast of England, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of Dorset’s largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global distribution network.
Training Overview
The 24 month practical training programme will commence with a full time workshop course for 10 weeks – 5 weeks at Bournemouth and Poole College and 5 weeks at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Osprey Quay. You will learn basic carpentry, electrical installation, engineering, plumbing and marine composites skills. After the workshop course, you will work with tradespeople to develop skills on the job, leading to a nationally recognised Level 2 Lean Manufacturing qualification.
Typical Duties Include
- Place construction setup equipment in the boat such as lighting, extraction and other safety interventions
- Join yacht components using composite bonding methods
- Install shelving to hull structures
- Lay bulkheads to hull structures
- Build wooden carcasses into hull layouts
- Install cabin structures such as structural flooring, ceiling structures and panels
- Fit window bands to interior windows
- Cut bulkhead penetrations from markings
- Install cable containment systems through the boat
- Run and label main cable looms through the boat
- Cut composite materials for through-hull fittings, from markings
- Install distribution/white boards into engine room spaces
- Cut and prepare hard and flexible pipes
- Run straight and pre bent pipes through the boat
- Act as a team member in respect of lifting operations
- Maintain workplace cleanliness and organisation & install boat finish protection systems
- Support skilled trades with any other reasonable boat building tasks
What You’ll Need to Apply
- A can-do mindset and commitment to learning a construction trade
- Availability to commence employment on 26th May 2026 with no planned absence for the first 10 weeks
- Ambition to work in a fast paced yacht construction environment
- Some examples of interest in construction or manufacturing
- A career history demonstrating commitment to previous employers
- Note: Those with an engineering qualification at level 2 or higher are not eligible; see regular roles at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Careers
What You’ll Get in Return
On completion of this 24 month training programme you will have acquired skills across 5 construction and engineering trades, a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification, a fully funded tool kit including power tools, holiday pay, sick pay, overtime, life assurance, regular reviews and full pay while in training.
How to Apply
Apply at: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Boat Builder Application. Interview days: 6th, 13th & 20th May 2026. Training start date: 26th May 2026.