Job Title: Shipwright
Location: Rodney Bay Marine, Saint Lucia
Brand: Sunsail and The Moorings
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract, 14 weeks
Company overview
At The Moorings and Sunsail, we plan and deliver fantastic yacht charters across the world.
We have an abiding passion for sailing, taking yachting holidays to the next level across the most
spectacular destinations worldwide which keep our customers coming back again and again! From
independent sailing holidays to fully catered crewed and power yacht charters we offer our customers a
range of product options, and most importantly an unforgettable experience.
The secret to our success within the yacht industry lies in our exceptional teams, we are united by the
same purpose, to have fun while creating extraordinary experiences on the water.
Summary
We are currently recruiting a technical team to work from our base in Rodney Bay, St Lucia. This team
will be supporting the phase-out operation ensuring yachts are ready to be handed back to our owners
in great condition with all repairs completed and maintenance up to date. In addition to this day-to-day
charter base operation support will be required. Working hours vary and you must be flexible to
operational requirements.
Please note that this is a fixed term contract for 14 weeks.
What you will be doing:
• Repair and maintain all interior and exterior structural woodwork on the yachts within agreed
timescales
• Repair as necessary the following areas (including but not limited to):
o Floorboards & Bulkheads
o Mirrors & Catches
o Cabinets, Hinges, Catches, etc
o Saloon Table & Chart Table
o Hatches & Blinds
o All Doors, Locks & Drawers
o Companion Step & Hand Rails
o Companion Hatch & Drop Boards
o Plexi for Instrument Panels
o Gasket on Ice Box Lids
o Vinyl on Sides & Ceiling
o Deck and Rails
o Velcro behind all saloon cushions, ensuring secure & functioning
• Actively involve self in repairs or retrofit projects on all yachts
• Assist with the enforcement of control mechanisms designed to stop waste
• Keep the work areas clean, organized, and safe
• Report any defects or potential defects you notice whilst carrying out duties using the digital
maintenance platform
• Coordinate purchasing of material inventory with the supervisor; be responsible for having
adequate but not excessive inventory on hand
• Any other duties as directed by your line manager or the Base Manager
The ideal candidate will have the following:
• Skilled experience as a shipwright in a similar role
• Able to work unsupervised and meet tight deadlines
• Good knowledge of departmental and yachts equipment and tools
• Ability to lift 50 lbs weight
• Yachting experience and able to maneuver yachts (desirable)
• Able to swim
• Practically minded with an ability to solve problems
• Positive personality
• A strong team player
Please send applications to : yachts.recruitment@thlmarine.com
