Composite Technician - Boat Builder (Speculative)

SailGP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

SailGP Technologies is looking for a Composite Technician to join its boat building team in Southampton, UK. This role involves high-quality composite boat construction, utilizing precision in building carbon fiber components while managing timelines effectively. Candidates should have a strong eye for detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Join SailGP to be part of a pioneering effort in sustainable sports innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in composite boat building and using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read production drawings and follow specifications precisely.
• Strong skills in laminating and assembling carbon fiber components.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble composite components with high accuracy.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Attend and support SailGP events when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Composite Technician (Speculative) - SailGP Technologies

About:

The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds approaching 60mph.
Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world’s fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its fifth season.

SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. In 2020, SailGP set a new standard as the first climate positive sports and entertainment property and began delivering actions and innovations that advance the global adoption of clean energy. Underpinning the organization’s purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity.

SailGP is a global organization with defined values that shape the culture of its team – deliver quality, break boundaries, make an impact, stand together and strike a balance.

SailGP Technologies began as the high performance design, engineering and manufacturing arm ofSailGP and has led the way in high-performance applied innovation.

Our constantly evolving design, composites engineering, software and data expertise is rooted in decades of experience at the forefront of cutting-edge sail racing. Previously established and located in New Zealand since 2001, SailGP Technologies relocated to Southampton, UK in Spring 2024 at our new state of the art facility.

Role Summary:

Reporting into your Team Leader, as Composite Technician (Boat Builder) you will have knowledge and experience in all aspects of composite boat building and strive to work to the highest of standards, delivering consistent quality, whilst working to time critical targets.

At SailGP Technologies, we are inviting expressions of interest for roles across our Boatbuilding Team in anticipation of future needs as we prepare for upcoming projects and events in future seasons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and understand production drawing and follow part specifications with precision
• To build and assemble carbon fibre structural components with a highest degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Practical knowledge in all areas of composite boat building including mould / pattern making, construction and assembly, trimming, fitting and bonding processes.
• Laminating to a high standard in prepreg, wet lay up, secondary bonding and core bonding or multiple core materials including - Nomex, Alu core, Rohacell, Core cell etc.
• Skilled use of hand and power tools and confident use of table saw, band saw, chop saw, sanding wheels, with competency in the use of carpentry and boatbuilding machinery
• Confident to work independently and prioritise duties with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• Managing and maintaining a safe, clean and tidy working environment at all times
  
• Attend and support SailGP Events when required

For more senior and experienced candidates:

• Manage a sub team and meet deadlines, supporting and mentoring team members as required to help create a strong workforce at SailGP Technologies
• Train and upskill individuals inline with SailGP Technologies standards
• Provides advice and guidance within the roles area of expertise
  

Key Expectations:

• Champion an inclusive environment where diversity is valued
• Advocate and promote SailGP Values and contribute to a positive culture
• Operate with a financially responsible mindset and strive for the commercial sustainability of SailGP
• Have solid skills in all areas of boat building and the drive to keep improving
• Show initiative and problem solving skills
• Understand the need to work in an effective, productive and tidy manner

About You:

• Appreciation for accuracy and pays close attention to detail when handling key information
• Proficient organisational, prioritization, communication and administrative skills
• Able to communicate confidently
• Able to work independently but values working collaboratively as part of a team
• Works effectively and enjoys a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to exceed expectations

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.