Marine Engineer Apprentice
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Company: BERTHON BOAT COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
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Location: Lymington, SO41 3YL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000017264
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Application Deadline Date: 31/03/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4-year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a top-quality environment here at the Berthon’s Lymington Shipyard.
Training to be Provided
- Marine Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
- City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Marine Engineering
Future Prospects
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 £44400. Progression through 6 skilled levels and further training opportunities.
Vacancy Detail
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), freshwater 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 during your working days:
- Engine installation and servicing
- Propulsion systems
- Generators
- Welding & fabrication in stainless steel and aluminium
- Machining
- Hydraulics
- Raw and freshwater systems
- Pipefitting
- Sea trials
Other Information
Travel between employer and college must be arranged by apprentice. All short-listed candidates must apply for their academic interview with Bournemouth & Poole College:
https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-engines-and-propulsion-apprenticeship-level-3