Finished school and looking for a career that’s

hands-on, outdoorsy, practical and definitely not sitting behind a desk all day?

Hart Marine is looking for enthusiastic

Apprentice Boat Builders

to join our team in Somerville.

We build

large, high-performance fiberglass Pilot and Police vessels

that operate around Australia and overseas. Yep — the boats you help build can end up out on the water doing some pretty important jobs!

If you’re keen to learn a trade, work with your hands, be part of a excellent team and get paid while you learn, this could be the perfect start to your career.

Why Hart Marine? Learn a real trade while getting paid.

You’ll receive hands-on training and ongoing support from qualified tradespeople who will teach you everything you need to know to become a qualified Boat Builder.

Work with a great crew.

We’re a down-to-earth team that looks after each other. Expect regular social events, team BBQs and a workplace where you can actually enjoy coming to work.

Get paid well.

We offer

above-award pay rates , plus uniforms and all the support you need throughout your apprenticeship.

Build something you can be proud of.

You won’t just be making widgets on a production line. You’ll be helping build impressive vessels that are used by Pilot and Police services.

Get out on the water.

Depending on your role and training, you’ll have opportunities to assist with

sea trials and boat deliveries around Australia and potentially overseas.

Safety comes first.

We take workplace health and safety seriously and make sure you have the right training, equipment and support to do the job safely.

What Will You Learn? As an Apprentice Boat Builder, no two days will be exactly the same. You’ll learn skills including:

Using hand tools and power tools safely





Building fiberglass components using open-mould hand layup

Dry lamination for vacuum infusion

Sanding, shaping and finishing fiberglass

Gelcoat and marine spraying

Helping with rigging and fitting out new boats

Assisting with sea trials on Pilot Boats

Helping deliver boats around Australia and overseas

General workshop and factory skills

Don’t worry if you’ve never done this before —

we don’t expect you to know it all on day one.

What matters most is that you’re keen to learn and have a go.

Who Are We Looking For? You might be a great fit if you:

Have recently finished school and want to learn a hands-on trade

Are genuinely interested in boats, building, mechanics or how things work

Enjoy working with your hands rather than sitting at a desk

Are motivated and willing to have a go

Are excited to learn new skills

Take pride in doing things properly

Notice the little details

Work well as part of a team

Are reliable and ready to commit to a

4-year full-time apprenticeship , including TAFE training

You don't need to be an expert. You just need the right attitude.

Get Qualified While You Work Complete your apprenticeship with Hart Marine and you’ll have the opportunity to become a

qualified Boat Builder

and earn your

Certificate III in Marine Craft Construction .

You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised trade qualification, practical skills and experience that can take you well beyond your first job.

Where Are We? Hart Marine is based in

Somerville , with easy access from:

Koo Wee Rup

Langwarrin

Pearcedale

Somerville

Tyabb

Hastings

Crib Point

Balnarring

Red Hill

Flinders

Ready to Give It a Go? If you’re looking for a career where you can

learn a trade, build awesome boats, work with a great crew and get paid while you learn , we’d love to hear from you.

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📌 Apprentice Boat Builder (Somerville)
🏢 Hart Marine
📍 Somerville