Level 2 Composites Manufacturing Apprenticeship - Poole (September 2025 Intake)

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker International is a global icon in the manufacture of luxury motor yachts, building market leading products since 1967. Based and manufactured in Poole on the south coast of England, Sunseeker is one of Dorset's largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global network of distributors. Never settling for second best, it’s this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its leading position in the marine industry today.

Role overview:

In this position, you will play a pivotal role in the manufacturing of Composite components from Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP). From large moulds such as boat hulls and decks, to small moulds such as locker lids, you will learn traditional wet-lay-up GRP techniques and advanced closed moulding GRP infusion processes. The role requires applicants who are searching for a labour intensive, team-based and hands-on position. You will learn other aspects of Marine manufacture including health and safety, production systems and quality measures. If you enjoy working in a team, this is the role for you.

Salary: £7.85 per hour in year one, rising to £14.00 upon completion of training

Employment Type: 24 month fixed term training contract

Working Hours: 7:00am to 3:30pm (five days a week)

College Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (block release - full week of study)

Working Location: Sunseeker Shipyard, Poole, BH15 4AB OR Sunseeker Willis Way, Poole, BH15 3SZ, OR Sunseeker West Quay Road, Poole, BH15 1JD

Example responsibilities include:

• Wet lay up laminating using hand tools such as brushes and rollers
• Cutting dry GRP materials
• Measuring and mixing chemicals such as resins and gel coats
• Finishing and repair work
• Trimming
• Planning lay up operations
• General housekeeping and application of LEAN tools such as 5S

Requirements:

• Holds 4 GCSEs (predicted or achieved) including English, Maths at grades 9 to 2 (A* to E) or equivalent, such as a relevant level 1 vocational qualification (NVQ, C&G etc)
• Is available to commence employment in September 2025
• Has ambition to work in a fast paced construction environment in a factory setting (note: this apprenticeship is not based on the water)
• Is able to provide some examples of your interest in hands on building and construction. For example; work experience completed in this field, or home/college/school/club projects you have worked on to build something
• Is able to provide some examples of "extra curricular" activity. For example; Sports club membership or other associations such as but not limited to; Scouts, Guides, Cadets, Duke of Edinburgh Scheme, Charities or any other volunteering examples

Sunseeker apprentices benefit from:

• Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive benefits package to Apprentices.
• Paid block release to college
• A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
• Company sick pay
• Overtime when available (for those 18 or older)
• The opportunity for a permanent contract on completion of your apprenticeship. Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training.
• Private medical insurance, dental care and an extra 3 days holiday after four years service.

Grading pay through the Apprenticeship is currently as follows and is subject to change:

• Year 1: £7.85 p/h irrespective of age
• Year 2: £10.00 p/h (Aged 21 and over £12.21)
• On completion up to £14.00 p/h, plus overtime if available

There is no maximum age restriction or requirement for apprenticeship funding, however the pay grades remain the same. Any employment offers will be conditional upon; The Company receiving two acceptable references, proving your ongoing right to work in the UK and satisfactory evidence of your achieved qualifications. Key dates for assessment and interview processes to be confirmed. You must be available to start on Monday 1 September 2025.