About Sunseeker International Sunseeker founders dreamt of building a new kind of motoryacht. Since our earliest days, we ve revolutionised the motor yacht industry. Our drive for perfection has seen us trailblaze our own unique path to the top of the ladder, using our passion and ambition to innovate and energise. In an era of digital production and automated assembly, we stay committed to creating hand-built, hand-finished vessels. But it takes the world s finest colleagues to build the world s finest motoryachts. Technical and design excellence is fundamental to the very fabric of being an iconic yacht manufacturer. Expert hands and extraordinary attention to detail. Passed from generation to generation, these are the valuable skills we seek to drive our future success. Who we are seeking We are now seeking a Hi-Ab Operator to join Sunseeker Transport Team and play a key role in supporting the department and to work closely with the Lift Team across all our sites. This highly varied role is vital to the continued success of our world-renowned manufacturing operation in the heart of Poole. You ll take on a wide range of responsibilities, including escort driving for our unique wide loads and artic work between your Hi-Ab lifts. You ll ensure the vehicle and its contents remain safe, secure, and fully operational at all times, assisting with the loading and securing of cargo in line with all risk assessments and safety procedures. This position involves regular contact with site personnel and customers, where you ll provide exceptional service and ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards. A Day in Life As a Sunseeker Hi-Ab Operator you will begin each day at the Upton Distribution Centre, where you ll check your vehicle, equipment and lifting gear to ensure everything is safe and ready for the day ahead. After a quick team briefing, you ll head out to one of our production sites to assist the Lift Team with fitting key components onto our luxury motor yachts - precision and care are vital in every move. Later in the day, you may switch gears to support the Abnormal Load Department, helping to transport wide loads between sites. Whether you re escort driving or completing artic work, you ll play a crucial role in keeping Sunseeker s manufacturing flow running smoothly and safely. Throughout the day, you ll stay in close communication with site teams and customers, ensuring every job is completed efficiently and to the highest standard. It s a role that combines skill, teamwork, and pride - helping deliver the world-class craftsmanship that Sunseeker is known for. Example responsibilities include: Carry out post-operative checks to the HI-AB vehicle/contents and advise of any defects Assist in loading vehicle and securing load Checking the condition of the HI-AB before a lift is carried out Understand and comply with all risk and safety assessments Use and maintain the proper safety equipment and PPE Attend safety meetings and toolbox talks before a lift Respond appropriately to emergencies, incidents, unexpected situations and breakdowns Support transport operations by driving HGV Class CE vehicles when required Communicate effectively with all third parties Report all accidents and near misses however minor Keep all appropriate records and complete any necessary paperwork required Maintain and keep HI-AB clean inside and out To be considered for this role you should: Full clean driving licence HGV class C licence Operator of HI-AB plus fly jib Lifting experience Trained in CPCS Drivers cpc Tachograph Card HGV class CE IOSH Good knowledge of the UK road network Excellent communication skills Calm approach to adverse situations Flexible approach to training Be reliable and self-motivated, flexible and willing to work hard Sunseeker employees benefit from Alongside the opportunity to work closely with our remarkable products, Sunseeker offers a comprehensive employee benefits package. A highly competitive pay structure A generous company pension scheme - 6% employer contribution 30% employee discounts on a range of Sunseeker merchandise Employee discounts on DELL products through DELL Advantage Employee Referral Scheme with financial rewards Private medical insurance (after four years) Dental insurance (after four years) 22 days holiday (plus bank holidays) which increases with service Health Assured EAP Trained Mental Health First Aiders Death in service scheme Parental leave