Carpenter / Boat Builder
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Position Overview & Specifications
A carpenter / boat builder is required to join our small but busy team at Mallaig Boatyard. The boatyard provides repair and maintenance services to fishing, passenger and work boats up and down the West Coast of Scotland.
Position offered on a full time permanent basis, minimum 40 hours per week, 08:30-17:00, Monday to Friday, with the ability to work overtime.
The successful applicant should have:
· Recognised qualifications in carpentry,
· Previous experience as a carpenter/boat builder,
· Experience and knowledge of fishing vessels would be advantageous,
· To be able to read and interpret instruction,
· Liaise proactively with providers, colleagues and management,
· Self-motivated, working with minimal supervision,
· Attention to detail,
· To be able to work independently and as part of a team,
· Excellent timekeeping and work ethic,
· Full UK driving licence,
Other benefits:
· 28 days holiday per annum,
· Auto enrolment on to a pension scheme after probationary period,
· Pay is negotiable, depending on experience,
Immediate start is available for the right candidate.
This is an amazing opportunity to work in a varied and interesting roll in the beautiful West Highlands of Scotland.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mallaig, PH41 4QS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Carpenter / Boat Builder roles across Mallaig Boatyard Ltd.'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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