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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Boat Engineers

Marine Engineers required to work on vessels based on Forth & Clyde Canal,  We have a fleet of 3 boats which require servicing and maintenance to be conducted on a regular basis

We are looking for qualified Marine Engineers who would like to volunteer to complement our exisitng team to conduct servicing and maintenance work on our 3 boats:-

Cruiser stern wide beam boat, Beta Marine, inboard engine
SSMV Single Screw Motor Vessel
Isuzu Inboard engine

Based predominately in Kirkintilloch, days and hours are flexible.


If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.


Experience required

Experienced marine engineer preferred however other candidates with similar qualifications/experience with transferable skills will be considered eg engineer, mechanic, electrician etc

Travel details

By car head for Stables Restaurant, Glasgow Bridge, Kirkintilloch G66 1RH
By bus - First Bus No 89 from Buchanan Bus Station will drop you outside Stables Restaurant and we are based at the far side of the canal

Dates

11 January - 30 June 2026

Restrictions

Minimum age: 20

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 20-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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