Current Vacancies

kSail supports an exciting group of customers and clients whose sailing events and activities benefit from our determination to provide the best range of services possible. We are a small team who all share a passion for sailing and for making it possible for others to get the most from the sport.

Equipment and Chandlery, Sales and Support

Full Time; £23,500-£26,250

kSail seeks an ambitious and capable individual to join our sales team at kSail HQ near Winchester. You will be responsible as the primary point of equipment and chandlery support for our institutional customers. You will play a key role in helping us develop our product offering while also ensuring that orders are processed quickly and effeciently, that stock levels are managed and maintained.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain relationships with our institutional and individual customers.
  • Indentify and deliver improvements to our Equipment and Chandlery provision.
  • Support and colaborate with our events, manufacturing and maintenance teams.
  • Manage the prompt packing and dispatch of customer orders.
  • Maintain and developing our stock and inventory, including liaison with manufacturers and suppliers
  • Keep the online webstore up-to-date and relevant.

Requirements

  • Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to plan and prioritise work independently and as part of a team.
  • Familiarity with inventory, purchase and sales order management systems.
  • Knowledge of the boats and equipment used by clubs, schools and universities in the UK.
  • An understanding of the team and league racing circuits in the UK.
  • The ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other productivity apps.
  • Full UK drivers license

Application should be by email to keith@ksail.co.uk, including your CV and relevant past experience.


Applications should be recieved by no later than Sunday 19th January 2025 with interviews expected to be held during the week commencing 27th January 2025


For more information about the role, please contact Keith directly.

Textile Machinist

Part Time; £18,500-£20,000 FTE

kSail seeks a skilled textile machinst to join our team at kSail HQ near Winchester. You will be responsible for the production and manufacture of our range of textile based products. You should have experience of the production and repair of a wide range of textile based products, ideally within the small craft sector.

Responsibilities and Capabilities

  • Manufacture a broad range of textile based products using industrial and domestic machines across a range of fabrics and materials.
  • Work to either design specification or template.
  • Consistently produce high quality output.
  • Enthusiastic to create and develop small batch bespoke products.
  • Maintain an oversight of stock requirements, including sourcing and ordering materials where required.

Requirements

  • Experience of marine and small craft textiles which may include sails, covers or softer materials.
  • Knowledge and understanding of machine settings, maintenance and service.
  • Ability to work and plan independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid drivers license

This role is flexible and for the equivalent of two and a half days per week. 


For more information or to apply, please contact Keith by email to keith@ksail.co.uk 


This is a role we are keen to find the right person for and to allow us to enhance our product offering. This advert was first published in late December 2024 and does not currently have a deadline for application.

kSail HQ is located North of Winchester near the junction of the A303/A34/A30.

We welcome visitors however  please contact us before you visit so we can make sure we can provide the service you require!

kSail HQ

Unit 9a, Stonefield Park

Martins Lane
Stockbridge
Hampshire
SO20 6BL


Tel: 01962 842633

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