Machine operator Work, Jobs in East Cowes, Iow (with Salaries)

Boat Builder Apprenticeship -AB Composites
The Isle of Wight College —East Cowes
- £8 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Communication skills
3d
Processing Operative / Machine Operator
Owtons Butchers —Southampton
- £12.71 - £14.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Assembly
- Warehouse experience
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
12d
Composite Trimmer/Fitter Trainee (Nightshift)
3dcm Ltd —Chichester
- £12.85 - £14.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
11d
GRP Laminator
Marine Concepts —Lee-on-the-Solent
- £16.50 an hour
- Overtime
- Basic maths
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
12d
CNC Lathe Setter Operator | CNC Turner | Vertical Lathe | Twilight Shift | £24/hr Equivalent | 4-Day
Haworth Castings Ltd —Totton
- £20 - £24 an hour
- Overtime
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
4d
Composite Boat Builder / Laminator
FIBRE Mechanics Ltd —Lymington
- £21 - £28 an hour
- Temporary
- Warehouse experience
- Power tools
- Construction
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
Quick apply
Online Sweet Shop Warehouse Operative / Machine operator
Posted Sweets —Chichester
- £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Store discount
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Boat Builder
Boland Marine Ltd —Gosport
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- No experience needed
- In-person
- Free parking
Quick apply
4d
CNC Machine Operator
Wickshire Engineering Ltd —Eastleigh
- £12.21 - £19.63 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Assembly
- Programmable logic controllers
Quick apply
10d
Paper Cup Operator
Huhtamaki Group —Gosport
- Full-time
4d
Spray Painter / Coatings Technician
J C Portable Site Accommodation Ltd —Chichester
- £32,500 - £42,000 a year
- Overtime
- English
- Driving
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
7d
Packing Operator - Zero hours (Food Manufacturing)
Montezuma's Chocolates —Chichester
- £12.71 an hour
- English
- In-person
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Team Leader - Laser
Teledyne Technologies Inc. —Portchester
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
Copper Cable Granulation Operator
James Huntley & Sons Ltd —Southampton
- £12.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Schematics
- In-person
- Hand tools
Quick apply
22h
Paint Polisher / Prepper - Automotive Manufacturing
Unipart —Portsmouth
- £31,040 a year
- Overtime
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator
Harwin —Portsmouth
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Programmable logic controllers
- In-person
- Mechanical knowledge
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Industrial Metal Painter
RPC International —Southampton
- £13 - £17 an hour
- Temporary
- Free parking
Quick apply
CNC Programmer/Operator
Nexiora Ltd —Fareham
- £15 - £24 an hour
- Full-time
- CAD
- Basic maths
- Assembly
Quick apply
Trainee Labourer/ fibreglass technician
Hully Pods —Woolston
- £12.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic maths
- Organisational skills
- Warehouse experience
Quick apply
Machine Operator
Michelmersh Brick Holdings —Romsey
- £13.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount

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Boat Builder Apprenticeship -AB Composites

The Isle of Wight College -
East Cowes

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Job details

Full-time
£8 an hour
3 days ago

Qualifications

GCSE
English
Communication skills

Full job description

Job Posted: 3 July 2026

Contract Term: Apprenticeships
Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: £8.00 per hour
Industries: Apprenticeships Engineering Marine

Closing Date: 03/08/2026
Job Start Date: Summer 2026

Here at The Isle of Wight College, we are proud to partner with a wide network of dynamic employers across a diverse range of industries. An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Boat Builder apprentice at AB Composites in East Cowes.

Are you passionate about boats and looking to start a hands-on career in Boat Building?

AB Composites is a specialist marine composites company in East Cowes. The company designs, manufactures, repairs and refurbishes high-quality composite boats and marine components, working with a range of advanced materials and traditional boatbuilding techniques.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced team and learn from skilled professionals while working on a variety of exciting marine projects.

Rather excitingly and owing to apprentice success, AB Composites are now seeking a motivated and Apprentice Boat Builder to join their friendly team.

About the Role:

As an apprentice, you'll learn from experienced boat builders and gain valuable, practical skills in composite construction, lamination, fitting, and finishing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who’s keen to build a career in the marine industry and work on high-quality, custom projects.

What We're Looking For:

A genuine interest in boat building and marine craftsmanship

Good attention to detail and a strong work ethic

Willingness to learn and work as part of a team

Reliability and punctuality

Good hand skills

Attention to detail

Working well both within a small team of qualified boatbuilders and independently

Excellent Communication skills

What You'll Gain:

On-the-job training in advanced composite techniques
Experience working in a professional boat building environment
A pathway into a skilled trade and potential for career development

Apprenticeship Standard:

Boat Builder Apprenticeship Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Duration of Apprenticeship will be between 42 – 35 months

Functional Skills in Maths and English are required and if not previously achieved GCSE grade 4/C or above – this is mandatory requirement for this Level 3 apprenticeship

There is a requirement to complete off the job training for 6 hours per week, time spent either learning something new, other courses or any support work that is not in your usual role will also be counted

Attendance at CECAMM, The Isle Of Wight College as part of the apprenticeship

Working Week:

Up to 40 hours per week

Monday – Friday

07:30am – 4:00pm or

08:00am – 4:30pm (dependent on candidate)

Wage:

£8.00 per hour

Please do not contact the company directly, all applications should be made through www.isleofwightjobs.com

Additional information below:

The current National Minimum Wage (NMW) rate for apprentices is £8.00 per hour. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Once qualified and dependant on needs of the business at the time of apprenticeship completion, there may be the potential to grow within the company and become a part of a skilled workforce.

So, if this sounds like the next step you want to take with your career, then please apply with a cover letter and CV telling us why you feel you would be the ideal person to take on this brilliant opportunity!!

If you would like to apply for this position, please

Apply Now

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machine operator jobs in east cowes, iow

Boat Builder Apprenticeship -AB Composites

Processing Operative / Machine Operator

Composite Trimmer/Fitter Trainee (Nightshift)

GRP Laminator

CNC Lathe Setter Operator | CNC Turner | Vertical Lathe | Twilight Shift | £24/hr Equivalent | 4-Day

Composite Boat Builder / Laminator

Online Sweet Shop Warehouse Operative / Machine operator

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CNC Machine Operator

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Packing Operator - Zero hours (Food Manufacturing)

Team Leader - Laser

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Paint Polisher / Prepper - Automotive Manufacturing

CNC Sliding Head Setter/Operator

Industrial Metal Painter

CNC Programmer/Operator

Trainee Labourer/ fibreglass technician

Machine Operator

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