Marine Engineer Apprentice

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

Training:
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

Training Outcome:

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.

Employer Description:
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).

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, to be confirmed.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Communication Skills,Practical mechanical skills,Problem solving skills