Deck Fitter - Poole

About Sunseeker International

Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of yacht. Breaking boundaries in early design, we’ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry since our conception in 1967. We've always set our sights on the top of the ladder, using our passion and drive to trailblaze with innovation and energy.



Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being a leading yacht manufacturer. Company record-breaking new product development investments will double the Sunseeker range to 22 models by the end of 2023.



Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the most valuable skills required to make a Sunseeker.



In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished boats. With a workforce of c.2000 Team Members, the hustle and bustle of our Shipyards and workforce creates a place like no other. With long serving employees and over 150 apprentices in training, our Sunseeker family gives a true reflection of our local community.



Are you a Sunseeker Deck Fitter?


As a Sunseeker Deck Fitter (Mechanical Fitter), you will work across the numerous boat lines of our extensive product range, completing large structure work packages such as flybridges, patio doors, spa tubs and wetbars. Sunseeker Deck Fitters are responsible for the mechanical fitting of external components, such as handrails, anchors, cleats, and radar chairs. You will be working with a variety of materials, including GRP (glass reinforced plastic) and glass, using skills such as drill and tap with ease and efficiency.


With unrivalled levels of customer variation across every product, a Sunseeker tradesperson will get to experience it all and gain their own story to tell.


You'll be based at one of Sunseeker sites within Poole, Dorset. You'll have the opportunity to work at our largest sites within our award-winning workforce, truly becoming a part of the Sunseeker family.

Our working patterns

  • Day Shift | Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 | Overtime (x1.5) widely available

  • Night Shift | Monday-Thursday, 18:00-04:30

  • Part Time | Minimum of 20 hours throughout the week - this is advertised separately on our careers portal.

  • Weekday and weekend overtime is widely available, creating potential earnings of £39,000 per year.


You will be asked to select your preferred shift pattern during your application. Please note however that shift patterns are subject to availability and therefore are not guaranteed. Please speak to our Talent team if you have specific requirements.

Sunseeker employees benefit from


With 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, flanked on both sides by the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic Coast line, working in Poole for a genuinely premiere international brand offers an enviable opportunity to truly live the dream. All the usual benefits you would expect from a sophisticated manufacturing organisation are available, including:

  • A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution

  • Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards

  • Private medical and dental insurance, including baby bonus and Digital GP (after four years)

  • Annual leave increases with continued service (22 days at start)

  • Health Assured EAP

  • Trained Mental Health First Aiders

  • Death in service scheme (£)

  • Christmas Savings Club - financial support scheme

  • Employee discounts with a wide range of third party businesses (up to 30% off)
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