Berthon is looking for an experienced Yacht painter/ supervisor to lead our team of highly skilled painters and their apprentices on private yacht, commercial and defence vessel projects in our modern purpose-built facilities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for painting and providing a quality finish.
Key responsibilities
- Prepare surfaces of a range of materials including GRP, metal and wood.
- Filling, fairing and masking to ensure top quality outcomes
- Experienced in the application of 2-pack paint systems including Alexseal, AkzoNobel and Jotun
- Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to ensure a clean and dust-free facility
- Maintain spray facilities and equipment to high standards
- The ability to lead and mentor a team of painters and allocate resources effectively to ensure quality and budget targets are met
- Training and development of apprentices
- Follow health and safety guidelines and promote a culture that ensures a safe working environment at all times.
- Maintain records including – paint application and equipment maintenance logs
- Motivation of self and team
Key skills
- Excellent knowledge and application of surface preparation processes
- Excellent knowledge and application of paints and varnishes using spray and brush techniques
- Proven Marine industry track record
- Reliable with excellent attendance and timekeeping record
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients to understand project requirements and timelines.
If you are passionate about painting and possess the necessary application and supervisory skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!
Apply for position
If you feel you meet the requisite criteria and want to work in a company that values its staff, now and into the future, please apply in writing by sending a completed application form along with your CV to:
Keith Longman
Berthon Boat Company Limited
The Shipyard, Bath Road
Lymington, Hampshire
SO41 3YL
keith.longman@berthon.co.uk
