Marine & Maritime Jobs UK

Looking for marine or maritime work, or hiring for a marine project? Rhino Recruitment places skilled trades and engineers into marine roles UK-wide, from marine engineering and shipyard work through to boatbuilding and surveying.

We handle compliance in-house, from right to work checks through to site and vessel inductions, so candidates are ready to start quickly with support at every step.

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Browse Marine and Maritime Jobs by Role

Marine and maritime work covers a broad range of roles, from marine engineering and electrical work through to welding, fit-out, boatbuilding and vessel surveying. We recruit across sea-going and shore-based trades, matched to genuine marine or maritime experience rather than a general CV match.

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Marine and maritime trades nationwide Ready to start on projects and vessels

Compliance handled in-house Checks coordinated before mobilisation

Shipyard, Boatbuilding and Surveying Roles We Also Cover

Beyond marine engineering, we recruit for the wider trades that keep shipyard and boatbuilding projects moving, along with technical surveying roles that support vessel builds, refits and compliance.

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Shipyard Roles
Trades and technical staff for shipyard refit and build projects.

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Boatbuilding Roles
Skilled boatbuilders for new-build and repair work.

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Marine Surveying Roles
Surveyors supporting vessel condition and compliance checks.

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For employers

Need marine or maritime trades who can start without delay? We supply vetted candidates across engineering, shipyard and technical roles.

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Looking for your next marine or maritime role? Search live marine jobs or register your details.

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UK, Europe and Worldwide Marine Opportunities

We place marine and maritime trades on projects and vessels wherever the work is, whether that's dockside in the UK or further afield.

🚢 UK & Offshore

Marine and maritime roles at UK shipyards, ports and offshore projects.

🇪🇺 Europe

Marine placements supporting projects across Europe.

🌎 Worldwide

Mobilisation for marine and maritime projects further afield.

Why Work with Rhino

Marine and maritime hiring means genuine trade or technical experience, not just a general CV match. If you're specifically after marine engineering vacancies, see our Marine Engineering Recruitment Agency page for our full engineering offering.

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Clear briefing

We get clear on the role, site and timeline before search begins.

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Targeted search

We look for candidates with genuine marine or maritime experience.

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Fast turnaround

We move quickly on urgent briefs without cutting corners.

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Ongoing support

We support you through compliance, payroll and mobilisation.

Marine and Maritime Roles We Cover

Looking for marine engineer roles specifically? See our Marine Engineer Jobs UK page.

Marine Engineers ＋

Marine Engineers
Marine Technicians
Marine Mechanics
Ship Engineers

Marine Electricians ＋

Marine Electricians
Electrical Technicians
Panel Wirers
Electrical Fitters

Welders & Fabricators ＋

Marine Welders
Fabricators
Platers
Pipefitters

Boatbuilders & Shipyard Trades ＋

Boatbuilders
Shipwrights
Shipyard Fitters
Riggers

Surveyors & Leadership ＋

Marine Surveyors
Naval Architects
Project Managers
Contracts Managers

Marine and Maritime Recruitment Services

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Permanent Recruitment

Long-term appointments matched on fit.

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Temporary Recruitment

Contract cover for peaks in demand.

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Payroll Service

Managed payroll, paid on time.

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Accommodation Support

Housing coordination for staff.

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Compliance Handling

Right to work and site checks in-house.

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Site Mobilisation Support

Coordinated mobilisation, no delay.

Simple Hiring Process

We agree the role, site and timeline

We source candidates with the right experience

We coordinate interviews and offers fast

We support compliance so staff are ready to start

What Employers Get When They Hire Through Rhino

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Marine and maritime trades ready to start

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Fast turnaround on urgent briefs

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Candidates vetted for genuine experience

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Compliance handled through one process

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Support beyond sourcing

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One team managing brief to placement

What Working with Rhino Feels Like

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Rhino found us marine engineers with genuine sea-going experience fast.

Marine engineering client

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Fast, straightforward and they understand shipyard timelines.

Shipyard client

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They matched us skilled boatbuilders for a tight build deadline.

Boatbuilding client

Marine and Maritime Jobs FAQs

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What's the difference between "marine" and "maritime" roles?

The terms overlap and are often used interchangeably. "Marine" tends to describe hands-on engineering and technical trades, while "maritime" is broader and can include shipping, port and industry-wide roles. We recruit across both.

Does Rhino recruit for boatbuilding and surveying as well as engineering?

Yes. Alongside marine engineering and electrical roles, we place boatbuilders, shipyard trades and marine surveyors.

Can I search for marine jobs outside the UK through Rhino?

Yes. Alongside UK roles, we place marine and maritime trades on projects across Europe and further afield.

Need Marine or Maritime Trades?

If your brief involves marine engineering, shipyard trades, boatbuilding or surveying, Rhino Recruitment is ready to help.

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