Freelance Boat Repair & Finishing Contractor​​

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Position Summary

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We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Freelance Boat Repair & Finishing Contractor to provide professional boat repair, restoration, and finishing services. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out cosmetic and structural repairs, surface preparation, coating applications, and high-quality finishing work on a variety of marine vessels.

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This role is ideal for a self-motivated marine trades professional with extensive experience in fiberglass repairs, surface restoration, painting, varnishing, and finishing. The contractor must be capable of working independently while maintaining exceptional workmanship and safety standards in an outdoor marine environment.

 

Key Responsibilities

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• Inspect boats and marine components to identify cosmetic, structural, and surface defects.

• Perform fiberglass and composite repairs using appropriate resins, fillers, gel coats, and repair materials.

• Assess damage and develop effective repair strategies for both minor and intrusive repairs.

• Prepare surfaces through sanding, fairing, filling, cleaning, and masking to ensure optimal finishing results.

• Apply primers, paints, gel coats, varnishes, and protective coatings in accordance with industry best practices.

• Carry out colour matching, blending, polishing, and detailing to achieve high-quality finishes.

• Ensure all completed work meets established quality, safety, and appearance standards.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organised condition.

• Collaborate with team members, supervisors, and clients to ensure projects are completed efficiently and to specification.

• Manage workload effectively to meet project deadlines while maintaining quality craftsmanship.

• Adhere to all workplace health, safety, and environmental requirements.

 

Required Qualifications & Experience

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• Minimum 4 years of proven experience in boat repair, marine finishing, fiberglass repair, or a related marine trade.

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • Resins and fiberglass repair materials

  • Fillers and fairing compounds

  • Gel coat application and repair

  • Surface preparation and restoration techniques

  • Marine paints, coatings, and varnishes

• Demonstrated ability to identify and correct cosmetic and structural surface imperfections.

• Experience implementing effective repair solutions for complex or intrusive marine repairs.

• Proficiency in sanding, prepping, priming, painting, varnishing, polishing, and finishing work to a professional standard.

• Ability to read and follow repair specifications and technical instructions.

 

Skills & Competencies

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• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.

• Excellent problem-solving and diagnostic abilities.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

• Reliable, organised, and results-oriented.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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Working Conditions

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• Work will primarily be outdoors in a marine environment.

• Candidates must be willing and able to work in varying weather conditions and physically demanding environments.

• May require standing for extended periods, lifting materials, and operating specialised tools and equipment.

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Compensation

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• Competitive freelance rates, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.

 

Equal Opportunity

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Preference will be given to suitably qualified Caymanian applicants in accordance with local employment requirements.

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APPLY TODAY: if you are an experienced marine repair and finishing professional dedicated to delivering exceptional craftsmanship and quality results.

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NOTE: This is an independent contractor position:  The successful applicant will be responsible for their own insurance, pension, and other statutory obligations.​​​​​​​​​​

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