NEW JOBS AT BOAT BUILDER

New staff will help oversee production of latest models

Luxury boat builder Fairline Yachts is creating 30 jobs as it looks to expand production.

The vacancies at the Oundlebased manufacturer will include carpenters, electrical fitters, engineers, GRP moulders, painters and assemblers.

The new recruits will bring the total number of staff employed at the Oundle factory to 450 people.

The news comes hot on the heels of successful showings of its new yachts at internationally important boat shows at Cannes, in France, and Southampton.

Emma Barton, head of HR at Fairline Yachts, said: “This is an exciting time for Fairline Yachts.

“We are increasing production support at Oundle, where our models up to 60 feet in length will continue to be made. This success is thanks to a world beating product portfolio, and a highly skilled and dedicated workforce.”

Russell Currie, managing director of Fairline Yachts.