Shipwright

Position: Shipwright
Job ID: 2094/47
Location: Gosport
Salary: £17.23p/hour up to 39 hours (the next additional 4 hours onwards are paid at £21.02 as OT rate, then anything on top of this will be at £25.23p/hour)
Type: Permanent

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter supporting the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Shipping & Energy, and Aerospace sectors. We partner with a wide range of respected clients across the UK and internationally, supplying skilled talent for both permanent and contract roles.

We are recruiting for an experienced Shipwright to join a highly regarded business based in Gosport. This permanent role focuses on the maintenance, refit, and structural work of Army vessels, Police boats, and commercial workboats—critical assets that demand robust and precise craftsmanship.

As a Shipwright, you will carry out a variety of skilled carpentry and composite repair tasks on both the internal and external structures of military and commercial vessels. This role involves high standards of finish and reliability due to the demanding environments in which these vessels operate.

Key Responsibilities for the shipwright:

•Carry out internal and external repairs and refurbished on Police boats, Army vessels, and workboats
•Paint mixing and matching for marine-grade finishes
•Skilled carpentry, including repair and replacement of wooden and composite structures
•Laminating and general GRP (glass-reinforced plastic) repair
•Replacement and installation of skimming fittings and marine fixtures
•Interpreting and working from detailed technical and structural drawings
•Maintaining quality standards required for government and commercial marine operations

Candidate Requirements for the Shipwright:

•Previous experience working on defence or emergency services vessels (Army, MOD, Police) or commercial workboats
•Skilled in laminating, GRP repairs, and marine carpentry
•Comfortable working with high-specification materials and components
•Able to read and apply technical schematics and vessel diagrams
•Reliable, precise, and capable of working to tight operational deadlines

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd, who are acting as the recruitment consultancy on behalf of our client.