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Oyster Yachts is a world-renowned British luxury yacht builder, known for producing some of the finest bluewater sailing yachts in the world. At our Wroxham, Norfolk site, our skilled Boat Building teams focus on the detailed interior construction that brings each yacht to life—transforming high-quality materials into beautifully crafted living spaces. Working at the heart of the build process, our interior teams combine traditional joinery techniques with modern materials and processes to deliver exceptional standards of finish. Every component is built with precision and care, ensuring our yachts offer both outstanding performance and refined comfort for life at sea. As an Internal Boat Builder, you will play a key role in the construction and fit-out of yacht interiors, contributing directly to the quality, functionality, and finish of each vessel. Reporting to the Boat Builder Manager at our Wroxham site, you will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, and installing a variety of internal components across our yacht range. This is a hands-on role requiring strong carpentry/joinery skills, attention to detail, and an understanding of how interior elements integrate within the wider build. You will work from technical drawings and specifications to ensure all components are produced and fitted accurately, while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency. • Fitting ply bulkheads, • Epoxy lay-up of sub-assemblies, • Making and fitting cabin sole bearers, • Cladding bulkheads with polished veneered ply, • Making and fitting a variety of boat furniture, • Making and fitting sole boards, • Carrying out basic upholstery work on overhead panels, • Making and hanging cabin doors, • Have robust boatbuilding construction knowledge, • Possess competent manufacturing knowledge (timber, fibreglass products, for example), • Have a good understanding of safe working practices and Health and Safety, • Have excellent communication skills, • Are skilled in the use of hand and power tools, • Have experience of reading and understanding technical drawings, • Have experience of working with raw materials and tools to a high standard, • Have previous experience in the marine industry working with timber/GRP boats (desirable), • Have high levels of attention to detail and are self-motivated, • Are comfortable working at pace with a high volume of work and are a team player, • Relevant C&G Qualifications or equivalent (desirable), • 22 days holiday + bank holidays and Christmas shutdown, • Holiday entitlement increases with length of service, • Pension (5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution), • Working hours: 07:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday, • Flexible working available - including early finish on Fridays, • Salary sacrifice scheme, • Cycle to work scheme, • Telus Employee Assistance Programme - confidential advice and support 24/7, • Discounted shopping across multiple outlets including travel, • Safety shoe allowance, • We continuously review our benefits to maximise opportunities for our employees We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, even if the closing date is in the future. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date and, should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Interviews may be conducted as applications are received, and we reserve the right to make an offer prior to the closing date. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application or interview process, please let us know. All vacancies are open only to candidates who already have the legal right to live and work in the country advertised. Address Tilia Business Park, Horning Rd W, Hoveton, Norwich NR12 8FN #J-18808-Ljbffr