Apprentice Marine Engineer

This is a full-time position for an apprentice marine engineer to work alongside out highly experienced and dedicated team.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a broad range of our business functions, primarily with a technical focus and commensurate with the individual’s knowledge and experience.

 

Daily duties will include:

Assisting marine engineers in the conduct of maintenance, servicing, repair and installation of marine systems. Completion of yard tasks including antifouling and polishing of vessels. Professional and courteous interaction with customers. Use of IT systems as required to record job information, manage stock and order parts. Compliance with our policies in relation to health and safety and workplace conduct. Undertake training courses as required. Timely completion of apprenticeship training assignments (noting that this may require independent study in own time).

 

Any other tasks as might reasonably be expected of an employee.

The successful candidate will require good interpersonal skills, self-confidence and the initiative to work independently when required.  Prior experience of boats and the marine environment would be a significant advantage, whether gained through work or leisure activities.

Training:

Level 3 Marine Engineering apprenticeship (42 months).  College-taught sessions are delivered on a day release at South Devon College for 1 day per week for the duration of the apprenticeship during term time. College training will be delivered at the Noss Marine Campus on Dart Marina in Kingswear.  On the job training conducted within the business will include gaining experience of a wide variety of marine engines (inboard and outboard) as well as ancillary and domestic systems. 

The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to be involved in wider parts of our business, giving exposure to customer relations and building basic commercial awareness.

Additional equipment specific training may be provided on an occasional basis. 

Training Outcome:

This position carries the potential for permanent employment within our business on successful completion of the apprenticeship.  Candidates who wish to move on will be well equipped to enter the vibrant local marine economy.

Employer Description:
Mountbatten Boathouse is a marine engineering and chandlery services provider in Plymouth. Established in 1998, the business is a main agent for leading brands such as Yanmar, Raymarine and Mercury, providing mechanical and electrical engineering services to a broad range of leisure and commercial clients from our base at Plymouth Yacht Haven.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday (occasional weekend work if required). 8:30 to 17:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness