Engineering Marine Apprenticeship

A hands on learning position where the outcome of the apprenticeship should be that the apprentice will gain experience in the following:

An understanding of modern engine requirements including electronics and controls  Gain full understanding of what makes an engine work – and therefore how to take it apart and put it back together again Commissioning of new engines Use of diagnostic equipment to diagnose faults on modern engines Competency in diagnosing faults and making effective repairs.

To enable the apprentice to gain real expertise and understanding of the complex equipment that we work on we will expect them to work in tandem with the college to initially gain a basic understanding of both engineering and working in a commercial environment.

Initially we would expect an apprentice to start in the workshop by observing the engineering team and assisting with simpler tasks such as:

Cleaning parts, labelling and organising to assist engineers.  Ensuring tools and spare parts are correctly organised for each ‘job’

As the apprentice confidence grows – and ours in them; they can expect to be increasingly trusted to be actively involved in the work outlined. As their competency grows they will be able to work more independently to enable them to demonstrate their ability.

Training Outcome:

Potential to be taken on at completion of apprenticeship as a ‘Junior Engineer’ with the company.

Employer Description:
PME Group are the importer for the UK and Ireland for MAN marine engines, Northern Lights engines and generators and Emerson control units. We specialise in high quality engineering products and our engineers are trained to a high standard to both reflect the companies ethos but essentially to ensure that all our engineers become ‘experts’ in their field.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (8 hours per day - exact hours to be confirmed)

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Initiative