Senior Boat Builder

The SailGP Technologies team is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Boat Builder. Reporting into your Team Leader, as a Senior Boat Builder you will have knowledge and experience in all aspects of composite boat building and strive to work to the highest of standards, delivering consistent quality, whilst working to time critical targets. You have leadership qualities and assist the team leaders in the day to day running of the technicians.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand production drawing and follow part specifications with precision
• To build and assemble carbon fibre structural components with a highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Extensive practical knowledge in all areas of composite boat building including mould / pattern making, construction and assembly, trimming, fitting and bonding processes.
• Laminating to a high standard in prepreg, wet lay up, secondary bonding and core bonding or multiple core materials including - Nomex, Alu core, Rohacell, Core cell etc.
• Skilled use of hand and power tools and confident use of table saw, band saw, chop saw, sanding wheels, with competency in the use of carpentry and boatbuilding machinery
• Confident to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• To ensure components and tooling are handled with care to prevent any form of damage
• Preparation of mould tools including set up, release coats / release films
• Manage a sub team and meet deadlines, supporting and mentoring team members as required to help create a strong workforce at SGPT
• Train and upskill individuals inline with SGPT standards
• Provides advice and guidance within the roles area of expertise
• Managing and maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment at all times
• Work to specific measurable objectives requiring operational planning skills with little direct supervision
• Attend and support SailGP Events when required
• Have considerable latitude for making decisions within their team
• Exercise crucial people skills
• Requires decision-making based on information and specialist knowledge, final decisions discussed with Senior management
• Involved in the definition of more complex practices and procedures
• Takes ownership of progress and results with little managerial oversight

Requirements

• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued
• Advocate and promote company values and contribute to a positive culture
• Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of the company
• Have solid skills in all areas of boat building and the drive to keep improving
• Show initiative and problem solving skills
• Understand the need to work in an effective, productive and tidy manner
• Develop creative solutions that allow for quality work to be delivered
• Drive collaboration and teamwork within the department and across the organization
• Promote working practices that enable a healthy work-life balance within the team and celebrate wellbeing
• Support out-of-the-box thinking
• Support teams with developmental goals and growth plans

Benefits

• Bupa Health Insurance
• Pension Plan with NEST (5% Match up to default qualifying earnings)
• Annual Health Surveillance Checks
• Monthly ClassPass Membership or Wellness Stipend
• Flexible Shift Patterns at Facility with Core Working Hours
• Guaranteed 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays
• Annual Recharge Days
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (1 Year+ Service)
• Time off in Lieu days earned for tour days worked that fall on a weekend - (one day mandatory on return from tour - remaining to be taken within 3 months)
• Team Socials throughout the year at base including Friends and Family Day
• Learning and Development programs
• Access to online confidential therapy through BetterHelp
• To work for a world leading, High Performance Technology’s team