Job Description
Apprentice Marine Operative (Workboat Crew Member) - Lowestoft
Where is the role based?
This apprenticeship is based in Lowestoft.
What’s it all about?
As an island nation, over 95% of trade by volume goes by ship through more than 100 ports around the United Kingdom. UK ports employ around 118,000 people – from container and bulk cargo ports, to passenger terminals, to leisure and marinas. ABP’s Marine Operations Teams ensure the safe transit and handling of vessels in and out of the port. The Workboat Crewmember apprenticeship programme is designed for individuals who are interested in developing their career in a marine environment and provides a rare and exciting opportunity to learn about shipping and port operations.
Workboat crew members are part of a team working on a wide variety of specialist vessels ranging from tugs and multi-purpose workboats to fast pilot boats and crew transfer vessels taking personnel out to vessels or installations offshore. Workboats operate in varying marine environments such as construction of offshore windfarms, providing a range of services within a port or inland waterways, including surveys and towage. In addition, they may act as support vessels in major salvage operations and wreck removal. These vessels are typically less than 24m in length with accommodation for up to 5 persons.
How long does it take?
This apprenticeship involves rigorous and substantial training up to 3 years.
What are the entry requirements?
- GCSEs at grade 4/C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- A keen interest in the marine/port industry
- Able to use initiative and take ownership for own performance
- Strives to achieve the best results with a talent for problem-solving
- Resilience, with the ability to maintain a positive attitude when working under pressure
- Strong team-working and leadership abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- A proactive attitude to health & safety management and incident prevention
- A full driving license
Further information can be found here:
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/workboat-crewmember-v1-0
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £15,000.00-£17,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lowestoft, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 04/09/2023