The new recruits will be undertaking a two- or four-year course in carpentry/joinery or engineering, incorporating general skills and expertise in these areas, as well as more tailored development focusing on boat building.
To deliver the programme, Fairline is partnering with Tresham College, Corby. The College has played a large part in the recruitment and selection process and will be paramount in delivering the programme with dedicated assessors.
The launch of this new apprenticeship programme marks a key step-change in our commitment to nurturing an engaged, passionate team of skilled tradespeople who have a particular passion and flair for building the company’s luxury yachts.
The apprentices include a diverse range of people from various backgrounds. Some have joined the programme fresh out of college and some are undertaking a change of career; all are looking forward to a fresh challenge and learning new skills.
Commenting on the new appointments, Paul Grys, CEO at Fairline, said: “As a business we are continuously looking to push the boundaries of what is possible when we design and build our yachts.
“Carpentry/joinery and engineering have often been identified as a skills gap in our workforce, so these trade specific apprenticeships will help plug those gaps and set us up for our future growth. A skilled workforce that is passionate about building high-quality products is essential for bringing our designers’ ideas to life, which is why I’m delighted to welcome the team of apprentices to our business.”
Harshika Patel, Learning & Development Partner at Fairline, added: “We have strived to create a programme that delivers the very best education and career development to our apprentices.
“We have Apprentice Masters who will be training the apprentices in a dedicated onsite training facility. This will ensure the experience and development of our apprentices is of the very highest standard, whilst giving them the opportunity to work on hand-built British products that are well-renowned across the world.”
Gina Bubbins, Group Director of Business Development at The Bedford College Group, which includes Tresham College, commented on the partnership, saying: “This is a great opportunity for people, and we are delighted to be supporting Fairline in their exciting project.
“The Bedford College Group is the region’s leading provider of apprentices and work-related training.”