What are the responsibilities and job description for the Level 2 Composites Manufacturing Apprenticeship - Portland (September 2025 Intake) position at Sunseeker International Ltd?
About Sunseeker International
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.
Role overview :
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.
If you enjoy working in a team, this is the role for you.
Salary : £7.55 per hour in year one, rising to £14.00 upon completion of training
Employment Type : 24 month fixed term training contract
Working Hours : 7 : 00am to 3 : 30pm (five days a week)
College Hours : 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm (block release - full week of study)
Working Location : Sunseeker Osprey Quay, Portland Beach Road, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1BL
Example responsibilities include :
- 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
Our ideal candidate :
Sunseeker apprentices benefit from :
Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive benefits package to Apprentices.
Grading pay through the Apprenticeship is currently as follows and is subject to change :
There is no maximum age restriction or requirement for apprenticeship funding, however the pay grades remain the same. Any employment offers will be conditional upon; The Company receiving two acceptable references, proving your ongoing right to work in the UK and satisfactory evidence of your achieved qualifications. Key dates for assessment and interview processes to be confirmed . You must be available to start on Monday 1 September 2025.
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