Boat Detailer

3 days ago


Nanaimo, Canada The Yacht Lab Marine Detailing Full time

**Join The Yacht Lab Boat Detailing Team**

**About Us**
Based in **Nanaimo, BC**, The Yacht Lab delivers top-tier boat detailing services to boaters across Vancouver Island. We specialize in restoring and maintaining vessels to the highest standard—with a focus on precision, professionalism, and care.

Our team is growing, and we’re looking for **experienced, boat-savvy individuals** to join us. If you’ve worked on boats, know the difference between a quick wash and a real detail, and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you.

**Now Hiring: Experienced Boat Detailer (Nanaimo-Based)**

We’re looking for detailers or marine professionals with real hands-on experience. Whether you’ve detailed boats, done deck work, paint correction, or even marine systems work—your experience matters. Other skills like ceramic coatings, vinyl, or teak work? That’s a big plus.

**Your Role Will Include**:

- Full-service detailing: washing, polishing, waxing, interior work, canvas, engine bay, etc.
- Spotting and solving detailing issues before they become customer complaints
- Using top-tier products and tools correctly and efficiently
- Communicating clearly and respectfully with clients and teammates
- Helping The Yacht Lab maintain its reputation as the go-to name in boat care
- Based in or near **Nanaimo**:

- Experienced with boats—detailing, deckhand, yard work, or other marine trades
- Detail-oriented and self-motivated
- Physically fit and comfortable working on docks and ladders
- Dependable, punctual, and professional
- Bonus: experience with specialty services like coatings, wraps, teak, etc.

**What We Offer**:

- Competitive salary with potential for bonuses and incentives based on performance.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the company.
- A dynamic and supportive work environment with a team that is passionate about their craft.
- Access to industry-leading tools and training to enhance your skills.
- Young ambitious team with opportunity to grow.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

Pay: $25.00-$45.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Tips

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you offer or have experience with any specialized services (e.g., polishing, ceramic coating, teak, vinyl, etc.)
- Describe one detailing job or project (boat-related or not) that you’re proud of—what made it stand out?
- What kind of boat work have you done before (detailing or otherwise), and what did you enjoy most about it?

**Experience**:

- detailing: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road



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