START YOUR CAREER IN THE BOATING INDUSTRY WITH RIVIERA

Our polymer processing apprenticeship is your pathway to a career as a trade-qualified composite technician in an industry that is in demand. We take raw timber and plastics materials then convert them into high-quality finished products such as our ocean-going hulls, decks and almost all other components on wour world-class luxury motor yachts.

At Riviera, we design all our boats using CAD programs onsite, and our composite technicians take these designs from the computer screen and turn them into the parts that will be assembled into an award-winning motor yacht. You will learn how to build each part, as well as building brand new shapes (plugs), patterns and moulds which are used to produce the super structure of the entire Riviera motor yacht range.

As a polymer processing apprentice, you will gain knowledge and understanding of how to prepare and maintain a mould for use, You will use a chopper gun and undertake structural reinforcement of parts in our production system. Additionally, your polymer processing apprenticeship will include other disciplines such as composite repair, infusion and resin transfer moulding (RTM).

Start your career at Riviera with an exciting marine craft construction apprenticeship. Each day you will be learning and working alongside master craftspeople building our world-class luxury motor yachts ranging from 39ft to 78ft. Marine craft construction apprentices gain hands-on skills in trade drawing, material science, and composites and timber construction.

You will also gain experience in repair and maintenance procedures associated with various construction methods. Your hands-on training is delivered by our all-star team at our world-class manufacturing facility. All apprentices start their training in the first stage
of construction, learning how to assemble the superstructure, and then progress into other areas of the business, such as aftermarket installations, new product development, and high-end interior fit out. Your training plan can even include working with our waterfront quality control department. Each step of the way you will be working on multimillion-dollar motor yachts readying to be handed over
to new owners all over the world.

Do you see yourself working on the installation of brand-new diesel engines, but also have a passion for boating and being on the water? Combine both of those together to work on a three-story, high-end building that travels at 30 knots. Getting started in diesel fitting you become specialised, you gain technical skills that are in high demand. You will learn to install, maintain and complete sea trials on these luxury motor yachts. Being an engineering diesel fitter apprentice, you develop skills to diagnose, repair a range of mechanical systems, fluid power and steering systems.

You will be working alongside qualified tradespeople who will show you the high-quality standards of these multimillion-dollar motor yachts, installing components like gyros, hydraulic systems; understanding and installing water systems.

Are you looking to launch into a colourful career producing top quality paint finishes on our world class luxury motor yachts? Do you have a passion for custom work, amazing paint jobs, and the pursuit of perfection? If so, our industrial spray painting apprenticeship is for you.

Qualified marine industrial spray painters are in high demand and the future is bright for those wishing to undertake this trade and develop the skills to produce the world-class finishes our motor yachts are renowned for. Along with the benefits of working with newly built, state-of -the-art spray painting/application booths and technology, you will be working alongside highly experienced and skilled tradespeople to assist your journey to become world class. Your apprenticeship journey will allow you to develop master craftsmanship levels of competency and excellence across a range of surface preparation and protective coating application operations. You will work both as part of a team and autonomously as you refine your abilities; preparing surfaces and applying protective coatings in accordance with technical and quality specifications.

You will be trained in the various processes to produce excellent finishes, and further educated to recognise, and troubleshoot challenges; taking appropriate action to ensure the final result is exceptional. Why not challenge yourself to become responsible for the first thing that our world-wide audience sees when they look at a Riviera motor yacht; the fine luxury finish.

Riviera employs only the best apprentices who strive to achieve world-class standards, have an eye for detail, build for strength and understand the need to keep our growing production schedule. Undertaking a light fabrication trade qualification with Riviera involves working on stainless structures for three-story, high-end luxury apartments that can travel at 30 knots on the water.

You will learn how to interpret technical drawings, mark off and fabricate steel and other metal stock, to make metal products and structures that are installed on our luxury motor yachts. Imagine what you could build when you have these skills. painting/application booths and technology, you will be working alongside highly experienced and skilled tradespeople to assist your journey to become world class. Your apprenticeship journey will allow you to develop master craftsmanship levels of competency and excellence across a range of surface preparation and protective coating application operations. You will work both as part of a team and autonomously as you refine your abilities; preparing surfaces and applying protective coatings in accordance with technical and quality specifications.

You will be trained in the various processes to produce excellentfinishes, and further educated to recognise, and troubleshoot challenges; taking appropriate action
to ensure the final result is exceptional. Why not challenge yourself to become responsible for the first thing that our world-wide audience sees when they look at a Riviera motor yacht; the fine luxury finish.

Completing your electrotechnology apprenticeship at Riviera means you will be more diversified in the electrical field. Working alongside qualified electricians who will show you the high-quality standards of these multimillion-dollar motor yachts, installing batteries, generators and lighting, through to high-end quality sound systems, automation control systems and the latest
technology in fish finding, radars and thermal imaging cameras.

Riviera and our master craftspeople have a great understanding of electrical systems and standards from around the world due to exporting our motor yachts internationally. As part of your training, you will also gain skills to interpret electrical drawings, develop circuits, install and maintain electrical components, wiring, equipment and system installations.

Do you like working with your hands, starting with a raw material and making it into something of high quality? Would you like to
gain skills working with timber to create a superior luxury product being installed onto multimillion-dollar motor yachts? You will
build galleys, staterooms and bathrooms all while working alongside master craftspeople.

You will receive hands-on training on the production floor and in the classroom, you will learn processes from design through to production, including manual and computer aided drawings, using power tools and woodworking machines and undertaking jobs within cost and time constraints.

Do you want to work with high-end luxury products and create the perfect finish? French polishing is for the apprentice who is interested in working in the timber trades. If you work well in a team and have a strong work ethic and are passionate about the finer details and beautifully finished workmanship then this is the trade for you.

Your training will be working alongside Riviera’s master craftspeople learning how to dress, spray paint and polish timber and other
fine timber products that are installed in all Riviera luxury motor yachts. You will gain practical skills and knowledge needed to
prepare and finish timber product, apply graining and decorative finishes.

Start your career at Riviera working with Riviera’s talented upholsters, creating furniture for three-story, high-end buildings that
travel on the water. If you have a passion for creating works of art that people will enjoy and appreciate using for years to come, this
is the trade for you.

You will be creating furniture pieces such as helm chairs, in colours picked out by the owner themselves, with specific styles of
stitching techniques, creating lounges and storage compartments throughout Riviera’s multimillion-dollar motor yacht range.

You will be working alongside some of Riviera’s finest craftspeople with years of experience and knowledge behind them. If your passion is creating, having an eye for the finest detail, working with a variety of fabrics and materials, then this apprenticeship is for you. Your hands-on training with passionate trainers and master craftspeople is conducted onsite.

This is a full-time role. To apply please click here.