3 weeks ago

Small Vessel Chief Engineer Apprentice

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Job Summary

Train for a Small Vessel Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency through a Maritime team apprenticeship at BUTEC Kyle of Lochalsh. You’ll undertake sea service and study blocks (2–6 weeks) at Fleetwood Nautical Campus and The Fylde College, support port operations and watchkeeping, assist with mechanical and electrical maintenance (including dry dockings), and help with inspections, surveys, and onboard emergency response.

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time · 60 months

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Complete training and sea service to achieve a Small Vessel Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency.
•Support vessel crews in port operations and during sea passages, including watchkeeping duties day and night.
•Assist with planned and unplanned maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including dry dockings and refits.
•Complete academic study at Fleetwood Nautical Campus alongside on-the-job training.
•Support inspections and surveys, building knowledge of maritime regulations, compliance, and onboard emergency response (fire and sea survival).

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 25,728.45

Perks:Paid LeavePensionLearning Budget

Key Requirements

•Be 18+ years old.
•Have minimum 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, English and Science.
•Have Clearance and meet UK citizenship requirements.
•Be eligible to gain an ENG1 Unrestricted Medical Certificate, including eyesight standards.
•Have a genuine interest in maritime engineering, commitment to learning, and willingness to travel for training and sea service.

Experience:MaritimeMaritime operations

Education:High School

Skills:Learning agilityAttention to safetyTeamworkWillingness to travel

Certifications:ENG1 Unrestricted Medical CertificateL4 Small Vessel Chief Engineer

Company Brief

Serco

Provides public services across defence, transport, health, justice, immigration and citizen services, delivering operations, consultancy and managed services to governments and commercial clients worldwide.

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom

Founded: 1929

Website LinkedIn

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3 weeks ago

Small Vessel Chief Engineer Apprentice

✓ Verified Job

Canonical indexed version, validated from employer's careers page.

Source: Company careers pageValidated by: Fursa AI

Last checked: 3 hours agoStatus: Live

Job Summary

Location: United Kingdom

Workplace: Onsite

Employment Type: Full time · 60 months

Job Function: Solutions Engineering & Sales Engineering

Seniority: Entry level

Key Responsibilities

•Complete training and sea service to achieve a Small Vessel Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency.
•Support vessel crews in port operations and during sea passages, including watchkeeping duties day and night.
•Assist with planned and unplanned maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems, including dry dockings and refits.
•Complete academic study at Fleetwood Nautical Campus alongside on-the-job training.
•Support inspections and surveys, building knowledge of maritime regulations, compliance, and onboard emergency response (fire and sea survival).

Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 25,728.45

Perks:Paid LeavePensionLearning Budget

Key Requirements

•Be 18+ years old.
•Have minimum 4 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent), including Mathematics, English and Science.
•Have Clearance and meet UK citizenship requirements.
•Be eligible to gain an ENG1 Unrestricted Medical Certificate, including eyesight standards.
•Have a genuine interest in maritime engineering, commitment to learning, and willingness to travel for training and sea service.

Experience:MaritimeMaritime operations

Education:High School

Skills:Learning agilityAttention to safetyTeamworkWillingness to travel

Certifications:ENG1 Unrestricted Medical CertificateL4 Small Vessel Chief Engineer

Company Brief

Serco

Industry: Professional Services

Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)

Revenue: USD 1B+

Growth: Public Company

Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)

Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed

Headquarters: Hook, United Kingdom

Founded: 1929

Website LinkedIn