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Carpenter

Site
All Sites
Pay

£16.62 per hour

Hours
Various
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Princess Yachts are currently recruiting for skilled Carpenters/Joiners to work across their sites in Plymouth.

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

Our ideal candidates will have experience in performing high standard Carpentry with exceptional attention to detail and knowledge with extensive use of hand skills.

Basic Pay

£16.62 per hour

Overtime

The first 15 hours over your contracted hours will be paid at Premium 1: £21.21 per hour

Additional hours thereafter, Sundays and Bank Holidays will be paid at Premium 2: £27.16

Hours of Work

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

  • Weekday shift: 38 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 7.00am – 5.00pm
  • Weekend Shift: 34.5 hours per week, Friday to Sunday, 6.00am – 6.00pm
  • 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.

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 during your employment.

Pre-Entry Qualifications/Experience

NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery required (or equivalent). Either 5 years’ experience or an NVQ Level 3 Carpentry & Joinery required

Benefits

  • Holiday – above statutory guidelines
  • Pension – employer contributions
  • Generous sick pay scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Car park
  • Training and development
  • Long service awards
  • Simply health cash plan, corporate rates
  • In-house mental health therapist
  • Workwear / PPE
  • Employee assistance
  • Occupational health
  • Bereavement leave – above statutory guidelines
  • Retirement support / working days run down
  • Enhanced maternity pay

 

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a leading luxury yacht brand.
  • Work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to grow.
  • Contribute to cutting-edge yacht design and innovation.

 

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now below. 

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