Fiberglass Technician - Travelopia Group ATS

At Leopard Catamarans, we design spacious, robust, performance-driven cruising catamarans.

Leopard Catamarans is part of the leading specialist travel group, Travelopia, which is owned by global investment firm KKR. Travelopia Yachts has been in business since 1969, and Travelopia brings together over 2000 colleagues from around the world who work together to create industry-leading travel experiences.

The yacht sales activity at Travelopia Yachts includes the sale of new Leopard Catamarans, new charter yachts in the Moorings and Sunsail ownership programs, as well as used boats.

The secret to our success lies in our exceptional teams, united by the same mission: to enrich lives through delivering inspiring experiences on the water.

What you can expect:

• Work with a passionate and dedicated team
• Competitive compensation package
• Competitive benefit package, 401k, and health insurance
• Vacation, personal days, sick days
• Training and growth opportunities
• Employee charter yacht usage benefit

Summary:

The primary objective of the Fibreglass Technician position is to attend to repairs and maintenance on the Leopard Catamarans.

• Responsible for all fibreglass work on the yachts within agreed timescales
• Actively involve self in repairs or retrofit projects on all yachts.
• Make sure repairs on the hull and deck match existing colours and if in doubt check with the supervisor.
• Assist with the enforcement of control mechanisms designed to stop waste
• Keep the work areas clean, organised, and safe
• Report any defects or potential defects you notice whilst carrying out duties using the digital maintenance platform
• Coordinate purchasing of fibreglass 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

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Skilled experience in all phases of fibreglass repairs, hull and deck construction
• Able to work unsupervised and meet tight deadlines
• A knowledge of FRP and GRP repair strengths
• A good understanding of fibreglass materials
• Ability to work with epoxy resins
• Prior repairs with balsa core yachts
• Ability to mix and match colours
• Knowledge of infusion or vacuum bagging
• Practically minded with an ability to solve problems
• Yachting experience and able to manoeuvre yachts (desirable)
• Able to swim
• Positive personality
• A strong team player

The successful individual will be able to provide at least three professional and one personal reference.

Join us in our journey forward!

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