Company OverviewWooden Boat Builder / Repairer/Carpenter
Location: Martham Boats, Norfolk Broads
Do you love boats?
We're looking for someone who is passionate about traditional wooden boats and takes pride in bringing them back to life. This isn't a clean office job—it's hands-on, physical work where no two days are the same.
If you're not afraid of hard work, don't mind getting dirty, enjoy solving problems, and want to be part of a team preserving classic boats, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
- Repairing and restoring traditional wooden boats.
- Replacing rotten timber, planking, decks, cabins and structural components.
- Carrying out routine maintenance and refits.
- Sanding, painting, varnishing and finishing to a high standard.
- Using a wide range of woodworking machinery and hand tools safely.
- Working both independently and as part of a small, experienced team.
- Helping keep our hire fleet and customers' boats in first-class condition.
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience in woodworking, carpentry or boatbuilding (preferred but not essential for the right person).
- Has a genuine passion for boats and traditional craftsmanship.
- Isn't afraid of hard physical work.
- Doesn't mind getting wet, dirty or working outdoors when needed.
- Has a positive attitude and is keen to learn.
- Takes pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
- Is reliable, punctual and enjoys being part of a close-knit team.
- Holds a full UK driving licence (preferred).
What we offer
- The opportunity to work on beautiful traditional wooden boats on the Norfolk Broads.
- A varied role where every day is different.
- Ongoing training and the chance to develop specialist boatbuilding skills.
- A friendly, family-run working environment.
- Competitive pay based on experience.
- Long-term career opportunities for the right person.
If you're the sort of person who loves the smell of fresh timber, enjoys creating something with your hands, and wants to help preserve traditional boats for future generations, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- This job is workshop based .... are you willing to commute to Martham Boats Monday - Friday?
- Tell us what the last thing you made from timber & for whom?
- Just checking ... do you actually want this job?
Work Location: In person
