Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice

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Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice

Apply From: 08/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Employer

BERTHON BOAT COMPANY LIMITED (THE)

Vacancy Description

A Berthon Shipwright apprentice will learn how to carry out boatbuilding repairs and fit-out onboard private luxury sail/motor yachts and small commercial vessels, including Royal Navy vessels. You will learn how to carry out complex internal and external repairs on modern composite yachts. You will learn traditional wooden boatbuilding skills (frames, beams and planking), how to remove and fit teak decks or decking systems, how to modify engine beds, fit bulkheads and floors, install bow and stern thruster tunnels, make through hull penetrations and install skin fittings and make and fit head linings and interior joinery.

What you will do in your working day:

1. Composite moulds
2. Complex composite hull repairs
3. Stern tubes/engine beds/line-ups
4. Keels and rudders
5. Teak decks
6. Deck fittings
7. Traditional wooden boatbuilding
8. Interior joinery
9. Fitting interior and exterior assemblies and components
10. Varnishing and finishing
11. Sea Trials

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Shipwright (Boat Builder) Apprentice

Employer Description

Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry. You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award-winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression. As an apprentice, you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a national dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).

Vacancy Location

The Shipyard Bath Road Lymington SO41 3YL

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000294279

Key Dates

Apply From

08/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Boatbuilder Level 3 apprenticeship standard
• City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Boatbuilding
• Sponsorship to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
• Manufacturers’ technical training
• Student membership of IMarEST – the marine industry professional body

Learning Provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Skills Required

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Positive Attitude
Practical woodworking skills
Team working

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