External Boat Builder

As an External Boat Builder, you will play a key role in bringing our yachts to life, contributing directly to the quality and performance that defines Oyster. Reporting to the Boat Builder Manager at our Wroxham site, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and fitting a wide range of exterior components across our yacht range. This is a hands-on role requiring precision, craftsmanship, and a strong understanding of marine construction techniques including carpentry / joinery and GRP fabrication. You will work closely with technical drawings and specifications, ensuring all installations meet our exacting standards while maintaining efficiency and safety throughout the build process.

• Robust boatbuilding construction knowledge
• Competent manufacturing knowledge (timber, fibreglass products as an example)
• Knowledge of safe working practices and good understanding of Health and Safety
• Has excellent communication skills
• Are skilled with the use of hand and power tools
• Experience of reading and understanding technical drawings
• Experience of working with raw materials and tools to a good standard
• Has previous experience in the marine industry working with timber/GRP boats (Desirable)
• Has high levels of attention to detail and are self-motivated
• Are comfortable working at pace with high volume of work and are a team player, Relevant C&G Qualifications or equivalent (Desirable)
  
  Oyster Yachts is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, celebrated for crafting some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts available today. With a heritage spanning decades, we combine cutting-edge design, precision engineering, and traditional craftsmanship to create vessels capable of crossing oceans in safety, comfort, and style. Every yacht is built with meticulous attention to detail by skilled craftspeople who take pride in delivering exceptional quality. From global rallies to bespoke builds, Oyster represents adventure, innovation, and excellence on the water., If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy working with precision, and want to be part of a team building some of the world's most prestigious sailing yachts, we would welcome your application. Join Oyster Yachts and be part of creating vessels that enable extraordinary journeys across the globe.
  
  Competitive Salary
• 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holiday and close down at Christmas
• Holiday entitlement increases with length of service
• Pension 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution
• 07:00-15:30 over 5 days
• Flexible Working Available - Including early finish on Fridays
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Cycle to work
• Telus Employment Assistance Program. Confidential Advice and Support 24/7
• Discounted shopping on multiple outlets including travel
• Safety shoe allowance
• Sick pay scheme
• We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities to our employees.