Upholsterer

**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 and Portland on the south coast of England, Sunseeker is one of Dorset’s largest private employers and is represented on every continent by a global distribution network. Never settling for second best, it’s this spirit of excellence that has driven Sunseeker to its leading position in the marine industry today.

**Who we are seeking**

We are now recruiting Upholsterers to join the Sunseeker family and help play a vital role in the manufacturing of our world-renowned product range. As a Sunseeker Upholsterer, your work will be admired across countless countries.

This role may be best suited to Upholsterers from either the marine, automotive or aeronautical industry.

You'll be based at Sunseeker Technology Centre at Tower Park in Poole, Dorset, completing various upholstery work packages throughout our luxury cabins, modern kitchens, spacious bathrooms, and with unique upholstered items.
- building high quality, standard and bespoke internal and external upholstery - manufactured right 1st time, to company specifications
- templating templating, cutting leather, vinyl, canvas, têxtiles & foams, chasing, gluing & foam construction, stapling, fitting & dressing finished items. Ability to use power tools such as foam saws, drills, heat guns, steamers
- maintaining pace and productivity to meet production schedule
- supporting other departments to increase overall efficiency
- looking for and supporting improvements on a daily basis
- Has previous experience and upholstery competence in; marine, automotive, aerospace or furniture manufacturing (relevant qualifications would be advantageous).
- Displays competence in reading and understanding technical drawings / sketches
- Has basic IT abilities to support management information systems
- Seeks to pursue perfection, with a coachable and engaged attitude

**Sunseeker employees benefit from**

Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive employee benefits package.
- A highly competitive pay structure
- A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution
- Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards
- Private medical insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after four years)
- Dental insurance (after four years)
- Annual leave increases with continued service
- 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)