Carpenter - Poole

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy.

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.

Are you a Sunseeker Carpenter?

We are seeking semi-skilled and skilled Carpenters to join the Sunseeker family in Poole, Dorset.

All of our Carpenters will gain experience across the numerous boat lines of our extensive product range, completing bespoke carpentry work packages within small teams throughout our luxury cabins, modern kitchens and spacious bathrooms whilst working with a wide variety of materials and high quality wood finishes. With unrivalled levels of customer variation across every product, a Sunseeker Carpenter will get to experience it all and gain their own story to tell.

As a Skilled Carpenter, you will likely have previous, relevant experience in a carpentry and joinery background, specifically in kitchens, bedrooms and bathroom fittings, or perhaps in bench joinery. You'll be comfortable working independently to achieve a high quality end result, meaning it is likely that you'll be allocated to our 'Fit Out' teams - where our products are given their final luxury touches.

As a Semi-Skilled Carpenter, you may be less confident working alone or may still require a small degree of guidance. Suitable candidates will likely have experience in construction or completing first fit work packages. You'll most likely be allocated a role within our 'First Stage' teams, where our bulkheads and larger carpentry packages start to take shape.

You'll be based at Sunseeker Shipyards or Sunseeker Willis Way in Poole, Dorset. You'll have the opportunity to work at our largest sites within our award-winning workforce, truly becoming a part of the Sunseeker family.

Our working patterns

• Day Shift | Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 | Overtime (x1.5) widely available
• Night Shift | Monday-Thursday, 18:00-04:30
• Part Time | Minimum of 20 hours throughout the week - this is advertised separately on our careers portal.
• Weekend overtime is widely available, creating potential earnings of £39,000 per year.

You will be asked to select your preferred shift pattern during your application. Please note however that shift patterns are subject to availability and therefore are not guaranteed. Please speak to our Talent team if you have specific requirements.

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
• Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
• Private medical and dental insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after four years)
• Annual leave increases with continued service (22 days at start)
• Health Assured EAP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Death in service scheme (£)
• Christmas Savings Club - financial support scheme
• Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)