Would you like to work outdoors at the water’s edge maintaining boats? Do you have a practical approach and like fixingthings? Then a career in Slipways or Repairs may be for you.

You could work in a busy slipway, slipping boats or making repairs to boats while they’re out of the water - or you could work on boats while they’re at their wet berths or moorings.

You could be a Shipwright, who maintains and services the boats. You could use your Welding or Boilermaking skills to make metal repairs, or work as a Maintenance Engineer repairing and servicing engines. You might carry out antifouling to protect the boats or apply the final paint finishes before they go back into the water.

Alternatively, you might like to be a ship fitter, rigger or even a crane operator. With the variety of jobs on offer, working at a slipway will keep you busy and satisfied.