About the Fremantle Shipwright

Fremantle Shipwrights is located in Australia’s largest sailing club in Fremantle, Western Australia. We provide high-quality workmanship across all boating needs. Our work is varied from old timber plankers to new super yachts, combining high-quality workmanship and technical skills to all jobs - boat repairs, refurbishments or maintenance.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Shipwright to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of vessels ensuring all work is completed to a high standard of craftsmanship, safety, and quality.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong practical skills, marine industry experience, and a passion for boat repairs.

Key Responsibilities

- Build, assemble, repair, and refit fiberglass and wooden boats.

- Ability to colour match and repair gelcoat damage.

- Carry out hull, deck, framing, and structural repairs

- Install and repair fittings, fixtures, and marine components

- Inspect vessels for damage, wear, and maintenance needs

- Use hand tools, power tools, and woodworking/joinery equipment safely and effectively

- Ensure all work complies with marine safety and quality standards





- Work collaboratively with other trades, contractors, and team members

- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Shipwright, Boatbuilder, or in a similar marine construction/repair role

- Solid knowledge of boatbuilding materials, methods, and repair techniques

- Experience using a wide range of tools and workshop equipment

- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements

- Physically fit and capable of manual work in a marine environment

Desirable Qualifications

- Trade qualification in Shipwrighting or Boatbuilding

- Experience with vessel restoration and refit projects

- Knowledge of fiberglass, timber, and marine finishing techniques

- Driver’s license and own transport

- Have you own tools

What We Offer

- Highly competitive pay and opportunity for overtime

- Flexible working hours

- Willing to assist with relocation to Perth

- Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected marine business

- Variety of interesting marine projects

📌 Shipwright (Perth)
🏢 Fremantle Shipwrights
📍 Perth