At a Glance
- Tasks: Finish and repair GRP structures on luxury yachts, ensuring top-notch quality.
- Company: Join Sunseeker, a leader in innovative yacht design since 1967.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous pension, private medical insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team creating hand-built yachts admired worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in car body repair or marine industry preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29900 - 34400 £ per year.
About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy. Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the most valuable skills required to make a Sunseeker. In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand‑built, hand‑finished boats. With a workforce of c.2000 Team Members, the hustle and bustle of our Shipyards and workforce creates a place like no other. With long serving employees and over 150 apprentices in training, our Sunseeker workforce gives a true reflection of our local community.
Who we are seeking
We are now recruiting GRP Finishers to join the Sunseeker team. As a Sunseeker GRP Finisher, your work will be admired and respected in marinas across the world. The most suitable candidates for this role will have relevant experience in car body repair work or preferably experience within the marine industry. At Sunseeker Osprey Quay in Portland, Dorset, you will be working within a former naval aircraft hanger as part of a specialist team to support the manufacture of our award‑winning product range.
Example responsibilities include
- As a Sunseeker GRP Finisher, you will work across the vast majority of our boat lines, finishing and repairing GRP structures alongside preparing and releasing various sized moulds.
- Working as a small team, you’ll seek to achieve the production goals set out, helping to maintain impeccable quality throughout as part of our trademark Sunseeker quality promise.
Our ideal candidate
- Has a motivated and optimistic approach towards the work presented
- Is driven to complete work to the best of their ability even when given tight tolerances
- Understands and is mindful of the Company’s Health and Safety procedures at all times
Our working patterns
Day Shift | Monday‑Friday, 07:00-15:30
Our pay rates
Basic hourly rates from £14.42 to £16.53, depending on experience. Overtime rates of up to £24.79 (x1.5 rate) and £33.06 (x2 rate, Sundays/Bank Holidays) - please note that Overtime is not guaranteed and it is allocated based on business needs at the time.
Sunseeker employees benefit from
- A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
- Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
- Private medical and dental insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 4 years)
- Annual leave increases with continued service (22 days at start)
- Health Assured EAP
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Death in service scheme (£)
- Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)
- Employee Discounts & Benefits via PERKBOX
PLEASE NOTE THESE JOBS ARE AVAILABLE ON A TEMPORARY BASIS VIA OUR RECRUITMENT AGENCY PARTNERS, AND YOUR DETAILS WILL BE SHARED WITH THEM UPON APPLICATION.
GRP Finisher in Castletown employer: Sunseeker International Ltd
At Sunseeker International Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters creativity and innovation in the luxury yacht design industry. Our team enjoys comprehensive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to collaborate with talented individuals in a prestigious international brand, all while working in a stunning coastal location that inspires our design vision.
Contact Details:
Sunseeker International Ltd Recruitment Team
