Sunseeker Boat Builder Apprentice

Summary

The 24 month practical training programme will commence with a full time workshop course for 12 weeks. In the safety of a new training workshop, you and your course colleagues will learn practical trade skills and the yacht building theory to underpin your boat building competence.

Annual wage

£24,585.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£11.82 starting rate increasing to £14.00 after six months

Training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Hours

7am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 3 February

Duration

1 year

Positions available

15

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will learn basic carpentry skills, electrical installation skills, engineering skills, plumbing skills and, marine composites skills. In addition, we will teach you how to work both effectively and safely in a busy manufacturing environment. You won't stop there. Once your 12 week intensive workshop course is finished, you'll work with some of the best trades in the marine industry to develop your skills at work, recording evidence of your development for a further 9 months before you become ready for your final assessment at the end of your first year. On completion of your training, you'll be rewarded with a nationally recognised Level 2 Lean Manufacturing qualification and the start of a lifetime opportunity in the marine sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to change career. No prior experience is necessary.

Where you’ll work

Finance Dept

Sunseeker House

West Quay Road

BH15 1JD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Your training course

Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

L2 Lean Manufacturing Operative https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/lean-manufacturing-operative-v1-2

Level 2 Maths and English if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Level 1)
Maths (grade Level 1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Team working

Other requirements

You will also need to apply to The College. Those that already hold an engineering qualification at level 2 or better, such as an engineering based apprenticeship or a degree in engineering, are not eligible for this programme.

About this company

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

After this apprenticeship

On completion of your training, you'll be rewarded with a nationally recognised Level 2 Lean Manufacturing qualification and the start of a lifetime opportunity in the marine sector. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to change career.

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