Apprentice Boatbuilder

Summary

SailGP has recently relocated to the UK and is looking to invest in its workforce within the local area. They have developed a tailored Apprenticeship route enabling those who are passionate about performance sport, sailing and marine engineering to enter the industry at different levels based on prior experience.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Pay and benefits will be scaled in line with pre agreed milestone targets. From the off you will receive a competitive salary but benefits such as travel (including international opportunities) will also be available once agreed progress is achieved

Training course

Boatbuilder (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, with variable shift pattern starting no earlier than 7.00am and finishing no later than 6.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 July 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

8

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

Building performance boats to high spec
Working with composite materials
Working to exacting designs and specifications to build and repair racing boats for high performance teams

Where you’ll work

Unit 1 Strategic Park
Comines Way Hedge End
Southampton
SO30 4DA

Training

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

College or training organisation

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

Your training course

Boatbuilder (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Prepare the work area
Maintain safe, clean and efficient work methods and environments
Identify and minimise hazards and risks in the workplace
Select, use, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials
Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records
Make the most efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials
Prepare for meetings and discussions
Use appropriate listening, questioning, recording and presentation techniques
Use appropriate marine terminology
Use estimating techniques to support discussions
Review and verify designs and plans
Finalise time and cost of the work to be done
Identify and source equipment, machinery, tools and materials
Make, produce and use jigs and templates as required
Set up tools and machinery
Manufacture or repair components to the required specification
Move components using the appropriate safe methods
Check components for robustness, fit and tolerances
Analyse problems with machinery, equipment,
tools and material, proposing/implementing solutions where appropriate
Move, shape and manipulate components to achieve best fit
Select and use appropriate methods for holding materials and components in place during assembly, and for the connecting, fixing and assembly of materials and components
Safeguard materials and components during assembly
Select suitable methods of repair that are effective and maintain original construction
Select suitable methods for fault finding and analysis
Make repairs whilst safeguarding the integrity of components and the surrounding area
Identify, mark, store and organise dismantled parts for reassembly
Determine the order and work methods
Install and fix components using the most appropriate method and material
Ensure that joins are suitably made and treated
Position and fit items
Finalise fit out for deck hardware
Check joins are sealed and fit for purpose
Prepare surfaces, treat suitably and ensure are free from defects and protected
Soften or suitably finish edges
Assess quality of work
Assess fixtures and fittings for quality and stability
Contribute to the commissioning of the boat as required
Assemble required documentation
Brief recipients verbally with necessary documentation

Your training plan

Training will take place at Southampton College
Newly developed marine centre at central site
Training will be tailored to prior experience - those requiring level 2 diploma will attend 2 days per week in year 1, those entering post level 2 will attend 1 day per week and enter an adjusted length of programme overall

More training information

Day release model
Coach led visits to workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 - 9 / A - C or equivalent)
Maths (grade 4 - 9 / A - C (or equivalent))

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
Team working
Initiative
Pride in Quality of Work
Culturally sensitive

Other requirements

You will need to be able to attend site at Strategic Park for your employer based hours, as well as Southampton College at least one day per week for your formal training hours. All applicants are required to be 18+ on first day of learning. You will be working with a diverse team, and in time internationally at events, so cultural sensitivity is essential. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment with industry leading standards.

About this company

SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm of SailGP, the global close-to-shore, high speed, high tech racing series like no other. Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility, ensuring that we continue to lead the way in high-performance applied innovation.

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Company benefits

Long term career development, international travel after certain course milestones are met, opportunity to reduce length of programme for part qualified applicants.

After this apprenticeship

Extensive career opportunities available within this globally renowned organisation.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313223.

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Closes in 16 days (Wednesday 30 April 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

Online applications will be screened and shortlisted. Shortlisted applicants may receive a telephone interview before being invited to an assessment day at our strategic park site. At this day we will assess practical skills and attitudes as well as assess your overall suitability for programme

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