Marina and Boatyard Operative Apprentice (Level 2)

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Ipswich, IP4 1BY

Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 20 December 2024

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Summary

Join ABP as a Marina Operative Apprentice. Assist with vessel handling, berthing, and maintenance while delivering exceptional customer service. Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic maritime environment, with career paths in roles like Berthing Master or Harbour Master. Start your marine career today!

• Annual wage: £20,150 a year

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  The apprenticeship includes a structured salary progression.

• Training course: Marina and boatyard operative (level 2)
• Hours: The role will involve shift work, including some weekends. Shifts to be confirmed.

  40 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Monday 10 February

• Duration:

  1 year 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

• Assist with vessel handling, including launching, lifting, high-pressure washing, and safe storage
• Oversee berthing and vessel movements, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations
• Perform regular maintenance of marina facilities such as pontoons, storage areas, and public spaces
• Engage with customers, contractors, and visitors, providing excellent service
• Ensure all operations follow safety standards and company policies
• Monitor and maintain cleanliness and functionality of public areas within the marina
• Support the coordination of vessel arrivals and departures

Where you’ll work

Old Custom House

Common Quay, Key Street

Ipswich

IP4 1BY

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

THE MARINE SOCIETY AND SEA CADETS

Your training course

Marina and boatyard operative (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Marina and Boatyard Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

• Training will take place at Marine Society and Seas Cadets. If it involves traveling, the training location is on our Ipswich Port
• Training will occur online weekly

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• 3 subjects (grade 3/D)
• English (grade 3/D)
• Maths (grade 3/D)

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

• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Resilience
• Leadership skills

Other requirements

Applicants should consider the physical nature of the role, as it involves outdoor work in varying weather and may require lifting. Flexibility with shift work, including weekends, is essential for marina operations. A passion for the marine industry and delivering excellent customer service is key to succeeding in this role.

About this company

We continuously invest in the infrastructure, equipment and skills we need to handle a vast array of cargo safely, efficiently and sustainably. Our expert teams work collaboratively to build long-term partnerships and deliver the right supply chain solutions for our customers, including value-added services and brand new facilities tailored to suit their business needs. ABP also offers large areas of development land across a wide range of strategic port locations, capable of attracting investment and delivering transformational benefits for the economy both locally and nationally. As a vital part of the supply chains of businesses throughout the nation, our 21 ports support 200,000 jobs and contribute £15 billion to the economy every year, handling £157 billion of trade. ABP is dedicated to supporting the communities which rely on our ports. We are dedicated to serving our customers. We are dedicated to fulfilling our mission: Keeping Britain Trading.

https://www.abports.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

As part of the company, you’ll enjoy access to discounts at a wide variety of stores, as well as additional benefits.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

• This apprenticeship could lead to specialist and senior roles within the port industry including: Berthing Master, Assistant Harbour Master, Assistant Dock Master, Hydrographer, Vessel Traffic Services and roles in port management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASSOCIATED BRITISH PORTS

Kathryn Wildman

kathryn.wildman@abports.co.uk

07708398142

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000293274.

Apply now

Closes in 19 days (Friday 10 January at 11:59pm)

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