Junior Yacht Rigger

Mylor Chandlery & Rigging; Falmouth, Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Yacht Rigger to join their dynamic team. In this exciting role, you'll be responsible for performing rigging services on a variety of yachts, ensuring they are well maintained and seaworthy. You'll work closely with clients and collaborate with colleagues to deliver exceptional service. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment while working on diverse projects. If you're passionate about the yachting industry and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a vibrant maritime setting.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of marine engineering and maritime bylaws.
• Experience in boat handling and customer service is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform yacht rigging services on private and commercial yachts.
• Assist in servicing and maintaining rigging and sails.

Skills

Marine Engineering

Maritime Bylaws

Boat Handling

Rope Splicing

Customer Service

Time Management

Tools

Kudos Workshop Software

Manual Lifting Machinery

Job description

Job Description – Mylor Chandlery & Rigging
Title: Junior Yacht Rigger
Reports to:Rigging Manager & Company Director
Based at:Mylor Chandlery & Rigging, Mylor Yacht Harbour

Job Description:

To carry out all yacht rigging services on both private and commercial yachts, including architectural rigging, working closely with clients to ensure their yachts are well maintained and seaworthy.

Key Duties:

• The lifting and moving of heavy objects, working at height and operation of manual lifting machinery.
• Undertake the towing of yachts using the company launch in a safe and proficient manner.
• Utilisation of Kudos Workshop Software to help manage workload in the rigging department.
• To undertake the servicing, maintenance, and replacement of standing & running rigging.
• To manufacture mooring strops as required, as well as any other splicing work according to demand.
• To assist in stepping and un-stepping of masts.
• To assist in the servicing of winches and Furler’s.
• To assist in the bending and unbending of sails.
• To work interdepartmentally with colleagues at Mylor Yacht Harbour to undertake electrical or engineering work.
• To work overtime or irregular hours during peak season demand, if required.

Desired Skills:

• A basic understanding and practical experience of marine engineering.
• A good understanding of maritime bylaws.
• Previous experience of boat handling and motorboat operation.
• Previous rope splicing skills would be advantageous.
• Good team working skills and an ability to follow and understand management decisions.
• An ability to work confidently when unsupervised.
• The ideal candidate should be highly efficient in their work, be time aware and have an excellent ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines.
• It would be beneficial to have a good understanding of the products we sell.
• A willingness to learn would also be a significant advantage.

Required Skills:

• To have a good knowledge of yachting/sailing industry.
• A good understanding of how to use a variety of tools.
• A very high level of customer service.
• A full clean UK driving license.

Salary: £8.72-£9.00 per hour Depending on Experience.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to [e-mail]