Marine Engineer Apprentice

Summary

A position to work on Waterdance fishing fleet carrying out general repairs and servicing of boats, to maintain fleet operation and safety.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Marine engineer (level 3)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed
38 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 7 October
Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

One new Marine Engineer apprentice to work alongside our current engineering team in Brixham to maintain and repair the Waterdance fleet.

Work includes:

General repair of malfunction broken equipment
Upgrade and change out worn parts
Welding and repair of hull

Maintenance of ship including:

Sea tight doors
Fishing equipment
Engine
Other essential equipment

Where you’ll work

New Fish Quay

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 8AW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Your training course

Marine engineer (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Prepare for meetings and discussions

Communicate marine engineering principles, concepts and processes relevant to the customer using appropriate listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, recording and presentation techniques

Use appropriate marine and engineering terminology

Make recommendations to ensure optimal performance of boats

Comply with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations

Prepare the work area in order to conduct marine engineering activities

Select, use, maintain and store equipment and tools spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools

Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records

Work efficiently and effectively

Consider sustainability and environmental impacts when making, safety, quality and cost decisions

Use mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations in marine engineering processes

Design layout of marine system or component

Interpret designer’s plans and engineering data, drawings and documentation

Finalise time and cost of the work to be done

Select/ maintain/ store appropriate equipment and materials

Select/make/use appropriate engineering jigs, templates and tooling

Select and use calibrated and measuring engineering tools

Select, source and use a variety of precision data charts and reference tables

Practical and safe use of tools, materials and equipment

Safe uses of jigs, templates and tooling

Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes

Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to tolerances

Move components using appropriate safe methods and equipment

Assemble, remove, overhaul and refit marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials

Check/inspect components for robustness, fit and tolerances

Shape, fabricate, manipulate and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances

Conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification

Check/test/diagnose marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards

Complete required organisational and manufacturer’s documentation

Apply safety and social responsibility practices when working at sea

Check installation meets required operational standards and is free from defects

Commission and test systems

Complete necessary documentation and company protocols

Undertake basic crew roles

Your training plan

Marine Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Welding
General ship repair
Maintenance
Engine repair and up keep
Winch repair and maintenance

Training will take place both in Brixham with the employer as well as allocated college sessions with South Devon College to facilitate your Off-The-Job training as part of your apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4)
Technology (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Problem solving skills
Team working
Welding skills

Other requirements

Weekly hours TBC. Role involves outdoors work, heavy lifting, and tight spaces.

About this company

Waterdance is a family-owned fishing company and is part of the Greendale Group. We have over 20 boats based in Devon and Cornwall including beam trawlers, netters, potters and crabbers. Our boats land regularly at Brixham, Newlyn, Salcombe and Exmouth. These ports provide direct access to the western channel where clean deep waters and strong currents create the perfect environment for world class seafood. Sustainable fishing methods ensure that these stocks remain intact.

After this apprenticeship

Pathways into further Marine or Engineering sectors

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SOUTH DEVON COLLEGE

Colette Dalton

colettedalton@southdevon.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276994.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 27 September at 11:59pm)

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