Yacht Rigger
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Position Overview & Specifications
EXPERIENCED YACHT RIGGER
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Yacht Rigger to join our existing team at The Rig Shop._ A passion for boats is desirable and a knowledge of a variety of boats is essential. This position will involve working outside all year round and working at heights._
The role:
- Dress, step and tune yacht masts
- Assist with direct labour involved with all rigging work, including splicing ropes
- Check and record all rigging work
- Monitor all stock levels and carry out stock checks
- Maintenance of daily timesheets and completion schedules
- Applicants must have a good awareness of health and safety procedures in the workplace and exercise good housekeeping at all times.
Job Description/Key Competencies:
- Yacht rigging experience.
- Keen interest in sailing.
- Some knowledge of marine and rigging products.
- Must be able to demonstrate some technical ability.
- Ability to splice ropes would be an advantage.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Must be hardworking, have attention to detail and a very high standard of workmanship.
- High degree of flexibility and initiative.
- A clean driving license would be desirable
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
All Customers are required to wear a mask at all times whilst in the building.
Work surfaces reguarly sanitised.
Sanitiser stations in many areas of the workshop and office.
Masks and gloves provided.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southampton SO14 5QF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Yacht Rigging: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Yacht Rigger roles across The Rig Shop Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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