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Bench Joiner Team Leader

Oyster Yachts Southampton

SUZ54831 recruitment

Built on the foundation of over 20 million blue-water sailing miles and 75 circumnavigations, we pride ourselves on putting people first. As a growing business, we enable our employees to take ownership of their work and to be the best at what they do. Are you passionate about taking responsibility and having the ability to make a difference? Do you think outside the box and enjoy tackling challenges with colleagues alongside you?

 

If so, we have a great opportunity for a detail orientated and hands-on individual to work as a Bench Joiner Team Leader and join our team in Southampton.

 

The Contract:

Permanent

Full time – 40 hours per week

 

The Role:

To assist the Joinery Manager in the joinery department, to ensure the smooth running of the workshop. Lead a team of employees and ensure that the construction of the joinery is maintained to the required Oyster standard.

 

Main Responsibilities:

The Bench Joiner Team Leader will be responsible for:

  • Ensuring the workshop is organised on a day to day basis, and assist with any problem solving.
  • Attend production meetings and work closely with the Design and Procurement departments to ensure the smooth running of the workshop.
  • Follow the companies policies and procedures, and maintain the company standards as well as the companies behavioural code of conduct.
  • Promote Health & Safety with no exceptions and consistency in approach.
  • Decision making and leading by example as well as creating and maintaining a positive “can do” attitude.
  • Work closely with the Joinery Manager and perform management duties when the Joinery Manager is absent or out of office.
  • Continually work to improve productivity and quality, identify areas for improvement and encourage ideas from the team as well as communicating the progress of such improvements.
  • Monitor and assist with Apprentices training and development and report to the Joinery Manager giving updates on their progress.

 

The Person:

Essential

  • Robust boatbuilding construction knowledge
  • Excellent communication skills as well as ability to be self-motivated to keep up to date with new technologies
  • Proven track record of motivating and developing others

Desirable

  • Experience of managing a fast-paced department
  • Previous experience of working with Oyster Yachts

 

If you are interested in applying for this role, please contact our HR department at [email protected]

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