Junior Yacht Rigger

Job Description – Mylor Chandlery & Rigging
Title: Junior Yacht Rigger
Reports to:Rigging Manager & Company Director
Based at:Mylor Chandlery & Rigging, Mylor Yacht Harbour

Job Description:

To carry out all yacht rigging services on both private and commercial yachts, including architectural rigging, working closely with clients to ensure their yachts are well maintained and seaworthy.

Key Duties:

• The lifting and moving of heavy objects, working at height and operation of manual lifting machinery.
• Undertake the towing of yachts using the company launch in a safe and proficient manner.
• Utilisation of Kudos Workshop Software to help manage workload in the rigging department.
• To undertake the servicing, maintenance, and replacement of standing & running rigging.
• To manufacture mooring strops as required, as well as any other splicing work according to demand.
• To assist in stepping and un-stepping of masts.
• To assist in the servicing of winches and Furler’s.
• To assist in the bending and unbending of sails.
• To work interdepartmentally with colleagues at Mylor Yacht Harbour to undertake electrical or engineering work.
• To work overtime or irregular hours during peak season demand, if required.

Desired Skills:

• A basic understanding and practical experience of marine engineering.
• A good understanding of maritime bylaws.
• Previous experience of boat handling and motorboat operation.
• Previous rope splicing skills would be advantageous.
• Good team working skills and an ability to follow and understand management decisions.
• An ability to work confidently when unsupervised.
• The ideal candidate should be highly efficient in their work, be time aware and have an excellent ability to work under pressure and to demanding deadlines.
• It would be beneficial to have a good understanding of the products we sell.
• A willingness to learn would also be a significant advantage.

Required Skills:

• To have a good knowledge of yachting/sailing industry.
• A good understanding of how to use a variety of tools.
• A very high level of customer service.
• A full clean UK driving license.

Salary: £8.72-£9.00 per hour Depending on Experience.

If you are interested in this role, please send your CV to riggers@mylorrigging.co.uk