Composites Manufacturing Apprentice - Poole

SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Dorset (BH15 1JD)

Closes in 17 days (Monday 31 March)

Posted on 5 March 2025

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Summary

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.

Wage
£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 per hour in year one, rising to £14.00 upon completion of training

Training course
Lean manufacturing operative (level 2)
Hours
7:00am to 3:30pm (five days a week), 8:30am to 5:00pm (block release - full week of study). 24 month fixed term training contract.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

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.

  • 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 Vacuum infusion.
  • Planning lay up operations.
  • General housekeeping and application of LEAN tools such as 5S.

Where you’ll work

Sunseeker House
West Quay Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 1JD

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

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

App L2 Sunseeker Composite – Lean Manufacturing ST0420 (HC) https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/lean-manufacturing-operative-v1-2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

GCSE in:

  • 4 GCSE including English and Maths (grade 2 or above)

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Timekeeping

Other requirements

Once shortlisted, you will also have to apply to the Bournemouth and Poole College for an academic interview.

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 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. Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being a leading yacht manufacturer. Company record-breaking new product development investments will double the Sunseeker range to 22 models by the end of 2023. 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 family gives a true reflection of our local community

https://www.sunseeker.com/careers (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

22 days holidays plus bank holidays. A generous company pension scheme. Company sick pay. Overtime when available (for those 18 or older). Private medical insurance, dental care, and an extra 3 days holiday after four years service.

After this apprenticeship

The opportunity for a permanent contract with private medical insurance, dental care and an extra 3 days holiday. Promotion opportunities and further education options also exist on the completion of training.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000307584.

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Closes in 17 days (Monday 31 March)

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Company’s application instructions

Apply to https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/Sunseeker/Job/JobDetail?JobId=1761