Marine Engineer Apprentice

Summary

If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4 year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a top quality environment here at the Berthon’s Lymington shipyard.

Annual wage

£15,704 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

starting salary for a 1st year apprentice is £15704, rising to £26609 in year 4

Training course

Marine engineer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 August

Duration

4 years

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

A Berthon marine engineer apprentice will learn how to install and maintain all the mechanical systems onboard private luxury sail/ motor yachts and small commercial vessels including Royal Navy vessels. You will learn how to install engines, outboards and generators and their associated systems.

You will learn how to install a variety of mechanical systems including – Propulsion systems (Shafts and propellers, jet drives, outdrives, sail drives), fresh water systems, bow and stern thrusters, air conditioning and heating. You will learn how to make and repair components, learn to fabricate and weld in aluminium and stainless steel, pipefitting and how to machine components.

You will also learn how to service, diagnose faults and repair a variety of different mechanical boat systems including, engines, generators, propulsion systems, winches and windlasses.

What you will do in your working day:

Engine Installation and Servicing
Propulsion Systems
Generators
Welding & Fabrication in Stainless Steel and Aluminium
Machining
Hydraulics
Raw and Fresh water systems
Pipefitting
Sea Trials

Where you’ll work

The Shipyard

Bath Road

Lymington

SO41 3YL

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

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

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
City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Marine Engineering
Sponsorship to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
Manufacturers’ technical training
Student membership of IMarEST - the marine industry professional body

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 and above)
Maths (grade 6 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Resistant Materials or Science subjects (grade 5 and above)

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

Attention to detail
Communication Skills
Practical mechanical skills
Problem solving skills

Other requirements

Travel between employer and college must be arranged by apprentice. All short-listed candidates must apply for their academic interview with Bournemouth & Poole College: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-engines-and-propulsion-apprenticeship-level-3-2

About this company

Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry. You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award-winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression. As an apprentice, you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a national dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).

After this apprenticeship

Berthon retains the overwhelming majority of its apprentice graduates
On successful completion of the apprenticeship the offer of a permanent skilled contract at skilled Level 1 with a current salary of £42099
Progression through 6 skilled levels and further training opportunities

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000294529.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March

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Company’s application instructions

Complete an Application Form on Employers website.https://www.berthon.co.uk/careers-at-berthon/berthon-marine-apprenticeships/

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