About GoBoat & Thames Ditton Boatyard
GoBoat offers unique, sustainable boating experiences with a focus on social connection and the feeling of freedom. Customers captain their own electric boats, charting their own adventures with friends and family.
We operate a fleet of 57 rental boats across four sites on the River Thames: Paddington, Canary Wharf, Kingston, and Thames Ditton. Our Thames Ditton Boatyard, launched in 2024, is our primary maintenance hub. Alongside supporting the GoBoat fleet, we are growing a private boat maintenance business with a strong focus on quality, reliability, and customer experience. This includes a new offering of converting boats from petrol to electric.
The Role
We're looking for a skilled, hands-on Boatyard Technician to join our growing engineering team. This is a broad, technical role covering electric drive systems, outboard engines, hull and GRP repairs, and general vessel upkeep and cleaning.
You'll be working at the heart of our operation, keeping a 57-boat fleet safe, reliable, and looking great. You'll be trained and supported by experienced colleagues, with clear routes to progression as you develop. No two days are the same, and we want someone who enjoys getting stuck in and solving problems.
Key Responsibilities
Every day will be different. Below is an outline of the work we do and your role will be to help deliver these activities with the rest of our team.
This role covers two distinct areas of work: maintaining the GoBoat hire fleet, and supporting the wider boat maintenance business at Thames Ditton Boatyard.
GoBoat Fleet Work
- Electric motor servicing, including Torqeedo drive systems
- Battery maintenance: inspection, charging system checks, performance monitoring, and safe handling of lithium battery packs
- Wiring and low-voltage DC electrics
- Bilge pump maintenance and repair
- Steering systems, safety equipment, fittings and fixtures
- Table varnishing and woodwork upkeep
- General maintenance and metalwork
- Bimini and pod manufacturing
- Fender repairs and cosmetic upkeep
- Painting to a high standard
- Gel coating and finishing
- Fibreglass (GRP) repairs
- Pre-season preparation and post-season lay-up of vessels
- Maintenance of pontoons and kiosks
- Contributing to fleet upgrade or conversion projects as required
- Maintaining accurate maintenance logs and service records
Thames Ditton Boatyard Work
- Motor servicing, predominantly petrol outboards
- Mechanical and fuel system fault diagnosis and rectification
- Parts ordering and liaison with the Yamaha dealer network
- Anti-fouling and hull preparation
- Sanding and surface preparation
- Painting
- Electric conversions
General
- Boat haul-outs
- Stock control and parts management
- Customer communications
- General administration
- Keeping the yard organised, safe, and efficient
About You
Essential
- Proven hands-on experience in marine engineering, boat maintenance, or a closely related mechanical/electrical trade
- Practical knowledge of electric boat or low-voltage DC systems
- Experience servicing outboard engines
- Ability to work independently, manage your own workload, and meet deadlines
Desirable
- GRP/fibreglass repair skills
- Strong fault-diagnosis and problem-solving approach
- Full UK driving licence
- Torqeedo product training or manufacturer certification
- Yamaha marine engine training or dealer experience
- Experience in a hire fleet, commercial yard, or multi-vessel environment
- RYA Powerboat or equivalent on-water qualification
What We Offer
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- A varied outdoor role with real autonomy
- A close-knit team and a unique riverside working environment
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
