At a Glance
- Tasks: Create bespoke carpentry for luxury yachts, working with high-quality materials.
- Company: Join Sunseeker International, a leader in yacht innovation since 1967.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous pension, private medical insurance, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy a vibrant work environment in beautiful Poole, near stunning beaches.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team crafting hand-built boats that redefine luxury.
- Qualifications: Experience in bespoke carpentry and proficiency with hand and power tools.
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.
Are you a Sunseeker Fit-out Carpenter?
Sunseeker Carpenters deliver bespoke carpentry work packages either individually or within small teams throughout our luxury cabins, modern kitchens and spacious bathrooms whilst working with a wide variety of timber, sheet materials and high quality wood finishes.
Even when specialising on one specific boatline, our unrivalled levels of customer variation means that a Sunseeker Carpenter will soon collect their own inspiring story to tell.
Suitable candidates will
- hold previous, relevant, bespoke, and varied work experience in a domestic or site carpentry environment.
- have undertaken bespoke carpentry work packages, using a variety of hand and power tools and a range of materials, including pre-finished surfaces
- confidently measure, scribe, and cut a variety of sheet materials to an impressive tolerance of 0.5mm, within abstract and irregular frames.
- deliver accurate and well-presented mitre joins by hand and by machine, ensuring grain match and applying appropriate adhesives or fixings.
- plan projects using scaled drawings to reduce waste, damage, and cost to drive success against targets.
- aspire to drive their progression through the Sunseeker leadership structure.
If the above doesn't sound like you, please check out our 1st Fix Carpenter advert!
- 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
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream.
All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:
- A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
- 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) including Perkbox
Fit-out Carpenter - Poole employer: Sunseeker International
Sunseeker International is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the stunning coastal town of Poole, surrounded by beautiful beaches and natural parks. With a strong focus on craftsmanship and innovation, employees benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages personal growth and development through a structured leadership pathway. Additionally, the generous benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme and private medical insurance, ensures that team members are well taken care of while they contribute to creating bespoke luxury yachts.
