Job title: GRP Boatbuilder
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Marine
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Falmouth, UK
Job published: 25/03/2026
Job ID: 43257

Job Description

Boatbuilder – Outfitting & Fibreglass

Location: Cornwall
Contract: Temp-to-Perm (initial 3-month contract)

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Boatbuilder to support the construction and outfitting of fibreglass vessels up to 40ft in size. This is a hands-on role within a busy marine build environment, suited to someone with solid experience in GRP boatbuilding and outfitting who is open to a temp-to-perm opportunity.

You’ll be working as part of a skilled production team, contributing to high-quality builds from hull through to fit-out.

Key Responsibilities

  • Outfitting of fibreglass boats up to 40ft
  • Installation of internal and external components
  • Working with GRP / composite structures
  • General boatbuilding and finishing tasks
  • Reading and working from drawings and specifications
  • Ensuring work is completed to quality and safety standards
  • Supporting build and production schedules

Experience & Skills Required

  • Proven experience as a Boatbuilder, ideally within GRP / fibreglass
  • Experience working on small to mid-sized vessels
  • Strong hands-on outfitting experience
  • Confident using hand and power tools
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Marine or boatyard background preferred

Working Hours

  • 40-hour week
  • Monday to Friday
  • 08:00 – 16:30 (30-minute lunch break)
  • Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate

Benefits (Permanent)

Once permanent, the role offers a strong benefits package including:

  • 21 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Up to 5% matched pension contributions (Royal London Personal Pension)
  • Life insurance at 2x annual salary (death in service)
  • Accident insurance covering 75% of salary for up to 2 years (home or work accidents)
  • Private healthcare scheme, with option to extend to close family

(pre-existing conditions and cancer cover excluded)

  • Travel allowance: 10p per mile, both ways, to support daily commuting costs

Contract Type

  • Initial 3-month contract
  • Temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate

Job Type: Temp to perm

Contract length: 3 months

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private medical insurance

 

Work Location: In person