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Bravo Sails is the leading sail loft in South Australia, situated in the prime location at the Royal South Australian Yacht Squadron. We service all yacht clubs and marinas in the area. We focus on providing excellent customer service and continual improvement of our services. Our customers know us for taking pride in our work and being innovative.

Our purpose-built sail loft is a hive of activity, with a team of flexible and skilled workers meeting the repair deadlines of racing customers, whilst maintaining a steady production of new sails and custom-made canvas goods. Demand for our services has significantly increased in the past year and we have expanded into another purpose built shed for canvas work.

We are currently looking for an experienced Marine Canvas Fabricator/ Sailmaker to join our team. The role involves measuring, manufacturing, repairing and installing the following products:

  • Boom bags and sail covers
  • Boat covers and awnings
  • Racing and cruising sails
  • Cockpit cushions, rope bags and instrument covers

Ideally you will have experience in designing and quoting for some of these jobs or have the desire to develop these skills. You will enjoy handling a job from start to finish and take pride in seeing your work out on the water.

Requirements
Our ideal applicant will have at least 3 years’ experience as a marine canvas worker or sailmaker and can demonstrate the following skills:

  • Able to work in teams and unsupervised
  • Competent to set up, operate and maintain industrial sewing machines
  • Confident to consult with customers to establish design specifications
  • Capable to assemble and install heavy canvas covers and sails

If you’re considering moving to Adelaide, we can assist with relocation. Adelaide is now recognised as the world’s third most liveable city with affordable housing, sunny summers with good sea breezes and mild winters.

To apply, please email your current CV and a covering letter highlighting your strengths and relevant experience to: anne@bravosails.com.au
If you’d like more information about the position, please call Anne on 0414 210034.