About Sunseeker International
Sunseeker was founded on a bold vision: to create a new kind of yacht and redefine what was possible on the water. From our earliest designs in 1967, we’ve pushed boundaries and reshaped the motor yacht industry through innovation, craftsmanship and relentless ambition.
At the heart of every Sunseeker lies a legacy of expert hands and meticulous attention to detail, skills refined and passed down through generations. These are the qualities that set our yachts apart – and the qualities that continue to drive our craft today.
In a world increasingly defined by automation, we remain committed to building hand‑crafted, hand‑finished boats. With over 1,800 talented team members across our busy shipyards – from long‑serving specialists to more than 180 apprentices – our Sunseeker workforce reflects the strength, diversity and pride of our local community. It’s this blend of heritage, skill and passion that makes our shipyards unlike any other place in the world.
Who we are seeking
We are now recruiting for a GRP Finisher/Laminator to join the Sunseeker Development Team, in order to provide support in producing quality mould tools for all New Products.
Example responsibilities include
As a Sunseeker GRP Finisher/Laminator, you will work across the vast majority of our boat lines, working to finish mould tool plugs and laminate all mould tools, decks, super structures and other small GRP components, such as fly bridges, seating, steps and wet bars for all new boat models.
Other daily tasks will include:
- reading technical information and specifications for glass mat, resin and gel types
- being able to fill and fair and work to a detailed drawing
- selecting, measuring, mixing and applying gel coat by hand
- finishing paint and gel coat surfaces by hand using a variety of tools including; wet/dry paper, finishing compounds, orbital sanders, long boards and blocks
- trimming GRP with air driven Cengar saws
- undertaking minor repairs to new mould tools using wet layup techniques
Working as a small team, you’ll seek to achieve the production goals set out, helping to maintain impeccable quality throughout as part of our trademark Sunseeker quality promise.
Our ideal candidate
- Has a motivated and optimistic approach towards the work presented
- Is comfortable working at heights
- Is driven to complete work to the best of their ability even when given tight tolerances
- Understands and is mindful of the Company’s Health and Safety procedures at all times
Sunseeker employees benefit from
With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:
- A generous company pension scheme – 6% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after 4 years)
- Dental insurance (after 4 years)
- Annual leave increases with continued service
- Health Assured EAP
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Death in service scheme (£)
- Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)
- Perkbox access
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