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Engineer (fully fledged) Grade 5 - £15.46 per hour

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Various
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Princess Yachts are currently recruiting for skilled Engineers to work across all sites here in Plymouth.

With immediate start dates this fantastic opportunity offers employees to be part of one of the worlds most luxurious yacht brands.

Pay Rate

Engineer (fully fledged) Grade 5 - £15.46 per hour

This is the pay rate which will be on your contract.

 

Pay Method

Wages paid direct into UK bank account on a weekly basis. 

 

Overtime

Grade 5 -

The first 15 hours over your contracted hours will be paid at Premium 1 £20.01

Additional hours thereafter will be paid at Premium 2 £25.68

Sundays and Bank holidays are also paid at Premium 2

 

Hours of Work

Princess Yachts operate various shifts of which you will need to be flexible for either:

Weekday shift -Monday to Thursday 7.00am – 5.00pm

Weekend Shift - Friday to Sunday.6.00am – 6.00pm

38 hours per week Monday to Thursday 07.00 to 17.00 or 34.5 hours Friday to Sunday 06.00 to 18.00 (you will be paid 34.5 hours plus shift premium). Flexibility to move between the above shifts at 4 weeks’ notice is required.

Backshift / Late Shift / Early Shift / Weekend Late Shift – These are also potential shifts which are in place within the business where 2 weeks’ notice will be given.

Holiday Entitlement

8 Standard Bank Holiday days. Additional holiday allowance will vary depending on which shift you are allocated. All details will be stated in your contract.

 

Location of Work

You will work at one of six Princess Yachts' sites in and around Plymouth – Newport Street, South Yard, Coypool, Langage or Lee Mill. Successful applicants will be advised of their specific work site when employment is confirmed. You may be required to move between sites.

 

Employment Status

Princess Yachts will offer you a contract with a probation period of which your performance and attendance will be monitored regularly via reviews with your manager

Pre-Entry Qualifications/Experience

  • NVQ Level 3 Engineering required (or equivalent)
  • Apprenticeship e.g. Auto Electrician, Car Mechanic and Installation Electrician with City & Guilds/ NVQ Level 3 or 5 years relevant marine engineering experience.

 
Duties

  • Install mechanical and electrical components in sequence of build
  • Basic fault finding and problem solving
  • Carry out critical checks
  • Fit air conditioning, as required – subject to required training
  • Plumbing of various water systems

 
Benefits

  • Holiday – above statutory guidelines
  • Pension – employer contributions
  • Generous sick pay scheme
  • Perkbox employee discounts nationally and locally
  • Life Assurance
  • Car Park
  • Boat Trips
  • Boat Shows
  • Christmas Lunch
  • Training and Development
  • Long Service Awards / Money / Badges / Letters
  • Simply Health Cash Plan, corporate rates
  • In House Mental Health Therapist
  • Workwear / PPE
  • Family Days
  • Employee Assistance
  • Occupational Health
  • Bereavement Leave – above statutory guidelines
  • Retirement support / working days run down
  • Enhanced maternity pay

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