Super yacht builder Sunseeker announces a host of new apprenticeship opportunities

The company, which has bases in Portland and Poole, has announced it is creating 28 new apprenticeship vacancies during the coming year, its largest intake in four years.

These will cover a broad range of specialist skills including marine engineers, electricians and carpenters, all based at its manufacturing centre in Poole.

The company said it has been working on developing apprenticeships for 35 years and has taken in around 25 apprentices each year.

Sunseeker’s Training Manager Alex Bowman said: “There are huge career development opportunities at Sunseeker for the next generation of marine engineers and boat builders, and today’s announcement underlines our commitment to enabling young people in the local community to kick-start an exciting and rewarding career in the marine sector.

“Not only will they get to work on our range of stunning boats on a daily basis, but in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College we provide a comprehensive learning and development experience that includes work in the classroom and on external leadership and team-building courses throughout the programme.”

Olivia Richards-Smith is a current Sunseeker apprentice studying an advanced apprenticeship in marine engineering and currently fulfilling a placement on Sunseeker’s test team, said: “I would definitely recommend this apprenticeship as it opens so many opportunities, allowing you to gain so many practical skills whilst going into great detail and understanding about marine systems.

“My work colleagues, college tutor and the apprenticeship coordinator have all been really supportive to help me gain the qualifications and open up great career prospects.

“If you’re looking for a career in the marine sector this scheme really sets you up for your future no matter what route you’re going to follow.”