Apprentice Marine Engineer

Learning day to day operations of engineering aspects of the vessel at sea and alongside (not at sea) Learning about vessels engines, thrusters and auxiliary equipment Bunkering Fault finding and diagnosis or issue on board the vessel Conducting basic repairs (Potential to go to dry dock for full overhaul) Record keeping Stakeholder management i.e. Contractors etc.  Preparing for surveys and audits Plus a lot more, this list is non-exhaustive

Training:

The training will be split between sea phase and college phases. 

Sea phase relates to your onboard practical training, during this time you will:

Work 2 weeks on and 1 week off (You may not live aboard the vessel depending upon the local operation and may have to travel to/from for work/job) You will be required to complete a Training Records Book and create an evidence workbook

College Phase - You will train at our nominated provider Fleetwood Nautical School and be required to live on campus during these phases:

You will complete all STCW Basic and Advanced Safety Training courses during these phases You will also complete a level 3 and level 4 qualification in Marine Engineering You will complete Workshop Skills course

Training Outcome:

If performance standards are met individuals will hopefully achieve Chief Engineer <9000kW <3000gt CoC. 

Employer Description:

Svitzer has provided safety and support at sea since 1833. We are a world leading towage company, which means we help our customers maneuver their larger ships safely and timely in and out of port and we do and our best in keeping the world supply of goods flowing. Whether working on our vessels or on the land, we are all a part of the Svitzer family and proud of the role we play in keeping global supply chains running smoothly.

Our tugboats may be small, but they're among the most powerful (for their size!) and technically advanced vessels on the water.

Operating in major ports across the UK and around the world, our engineers work with sophisticated propulsion systems, high-performance machinery and innovative marine technology to safely move some of the world's largest ships.

With over 4,000 employees and a fleet of 450+ vessels worldwide, Svitzer offers career opportunities that few companies can match.

Working Hours :
2 weeks on and 1 week off. Shift work and through the night. Due to rotation, hours of work are condensed, but weekly average should never be more than 48 hours.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative