- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Shape or cut materials to
Boat builder | Average UK Salary & Outlook
Boat builders build, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
Boat builders typically work around 45 to 47 hours per week.
As a Boat builder you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 29,995 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Boat builder
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32,222 GBP
Average salary for full-time Boat builder
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29,995 GBP
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32,222 GBP
Salary over time for Boat builder
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31,089 GBP
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29,693 GBP
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26,382 GBP
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28,211 GBP
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32,245 GBP
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34,053 GBP
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29,995 GBP
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30,131 GBP
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43,199 GBP
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Future outlook for Boat builders
Balanced outlook
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average)
Balanced outlook
50% chance of automation in the future Boat builder - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Boat builder and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Boat builder.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Monitoring Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action
Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively
Active Learning Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
What technical skills do I need?
Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Boat builder. Check that you know:
Things to highlight for your Boat builder interview
Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
