AddressJob Posted: 11 January 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: East Cowes, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: Competitive
- Industries:Administration MarineSales & Marketing
Job Start Date: Asap
About the Role
This is an extremely exciting opportunity for a bright and enthusiastic individual to join our thriving and fast-growing shipbuilding company. As Commercial/General Office Assistant, you will provide critical support to key departments within the business. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate as there will be potential for progression as the business expands.
The ideal candidate will have strong general administrative experience and an approachable can-do attitude. Experience within shipbuilding or marine would be good however this is not essential.
Collaboration and team working skills will be critical as you will be working with stakeholders throughout the business to ensure tasks are delivered in a smart and efficient way.
This is a new role therefore the successful candidate will have scope to shape it, utilizing their skills to their full potential.
About Wight Shipyard Co
Wight Shipyard Co (WSC) is Europe's leading high-speed craft and aluminium ship builder located in East Cowes on Isle of Wight with offices in Southampton.
WSC started life in 2010 as Shemara Refit LLP. Since then, the business has grown exponentially and in 2016 was renamed as WSC, sealing its future as a clear and recognisable Island based company.Under its new identity, WSC delivered Red Funnel’s 41m fast ferries, Red Jet 6 and 7 and four new 40mhigh speed craft for London’s Thames Clippers.
With first class managerial, design and technical expertise, WSC has recorded exceptional success in the fast ferry sector, delivering high-performance cutting-edge designs and the most comfortable passenger accommodation in fuel-efficient hull forms.
In 2022, WSC merged with a complimentary multinational shipbuilder, OCEA. Our combined group will capitalise on the fast ferry and offshore renewable energy market opportunities. This is a transformational deal for WSC and for the Isle of Wight.
WSC has a bright future, with plans to expand and with this, provides a fantastic opportunity for talented candidates to flourish.
Our Benefits
Highly competitive salary
Discounted ferry travel
Company commuter service to West Cowes
Great location
**Please note, we may decide to close the job early if we receive a large number of applications therefore please apply asap
