GRP Laminator - Portland

Sunseeker International Ltd; Castletown; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Referral scheme

Private medical & dental

22 days annual leave

Health Assured EAP

Mental Health First Aiders

Death in service

Discounts 30%

Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Sunseeker International is seeking skilled GRP Laminators for our Portland, Dorset site. You will be heavily involved in the production of hulls, decks and superstructures, using hand lay processes to prepare and release moulds of varying sizes.

You’ll work in a close team to hit production targets while maintaining high workmanship standards. The role offers a clear career path with excellent benefits and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with hand lay materials and mould release.
• Ability to meet production targets.
• Based in Portland, Dorset, UK.

Responsibilities

• Work on hulls, decks, superstructures and small moulds.
• Prepare and release moulds of various sizes.
• Work in a team to meet production targets while upholding workmanship.

Skills

GRP laminating

Hand lay-up materials

Team working

Attention to detail

Job description

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 GRP Laminator?

We are seeking skilled GRP Laminators to join the Sunseeker team in Portland, Dorset.

As a Sunseeker GRP Laminator, you will be fully involved throughout the production process of our hulls, decks, superstructures, and small moulds. You will use your experience with a variety of hand lay materials to prepare and release moulds of various sizes. You’ll be working within a team, ensuring the production targets are met whilst upholding a flawless standard of workmanship.

You’ll be based at our site in Portland, Dorset. Wherever you work, you'll have a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the build process of our superyachts and performance range and build a strong foundation from which to launch a successful career.

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
• 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