About Us: Aimex Limited is a leading provider of marine engineering solutions, including specialising in boat building and refit work on commercial factory trawler vessels. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, we take pride in our team's expertise and dedication for our clients. Job Description: We are currently seeking a skilled hands-on Shipwright Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in boat building, with a comprehensive understanding of construction, fabrication and fitting techniques, alongside strong leadership, and communication skills to manage a small team and guide them in a range of tasks. This is a fast-paced environment with a variety of projects to work on. Role overview: · Build strong customer relationships with our key clients. · Communicate effectively with clients to understand their specific needs and provide advice and recommendations, including updates throughout each project. · Prepare quotes as required, ensuring any changes are managed to expectations. · Ensure all customer interactions and decisions are communicated throughout the organisation. · Communicate project plans ahead of time, to align to vessel schedules. Organise work schedule for team, including subcontractors, ensuring the achievement of vessel timelines, targets, and budgets. · Foster a supportive and safety-conscious work environment for the team. · Ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications and standards. Adhere to all Health & Safety protocols and obligations in the workplace. · Document all activities accurately and manage paperwork processing. Ideal candidate: Proven experience across a range of shipwright tasks and methods, with a good understanding of ship's interiors and g ood knowledge of timber and plywood species Experience with fibreglass would be beneficial. Have strong team leader qualities and be able to effectively lead team members, varying from experienced workers through to boat building apprentices. Be self-motivated and have a high standard of workmanship. Be highly competent in reading plans and specifications and executing tasks accordingly. Strong fit-out problem solving skills and ability to adapt to changing project requirements. Physical stamina and agility to work in a marine environment. · Valid driver's license and clean driving record. · Ability to travel away for work during completion of projects. THINK YOU'VE GOT THE RIGHT SKILLS? We offer a competitive hourly rate, a company vehicle for work-related tasks, tool and phone allowances, overtime rates and opportunities for professional development and training. If this role sounds like it could provide your next challenge, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, why you're the ideal candidate for this role and wage expectation to . For further information, please call Kerry Tate on 027 347 0171 for a confidential discussion. We look forward to reviewing your application. Only applicants who have an existing legal right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.
