MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE
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Company: ESTUARY SERVICES LTD
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Location: Ramsgate, CT11 9LG
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,875.40 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030043
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Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday-Thursday 8am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8am – 4pm.
Brief Description
Estuary Services Limited operates a fleet of fast pilot launches from Ramsgate and Sheerness, serving the Ports of London and Medway. Commencing September 2026, the company are looking to recruit a Marine Engineering Apprentice, based at Ramsgate, on a three-year fixed-term contract.
Training to be Provided
- One day per week at Dover College, term time only.
- Work-based learning
Future Prospects
- Fully qualifed engineer
Vacancy Detail
- General servicing of company vessels, both afloat and ashore.
- Fault finding on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic, electronic and electrical systems, including CAN bus.
- Repair of all other vessel fixtures, fittings and ancillary equipment.
- Using the defect system to post, update or complete defects in a timely manner.
- Storekeeping, keeping the Engineering Manager and Technical supervisor aware when parts are used and when near depletion for re-ordering.
- Operating with common sense and due regard for the health, safety, and well-being of self, co-workers and anyone else within the range of operations.
- Testing engines and equipment following repair, which may require the use of a laptop. Also requesting sea trials to test the work completed.
- Working with ESL staff to ensure deadlines are met, in order to maintain an uninterrupted boarding and landing operation 24/7- 365 days a year.
- Assisting with sub-contracted agency workers as necessary.
- Comply with attendance of necessary staff training courses.
NB: The above is a short, non-exhaustive list of the duties of a Marine Engineering Apprentice Technician. The employee may be required to carry out any other reasonable task expected by the company.
Other Information
- The successful candidate will be required to attain an ENG1 Seafarers medical certificate, prior to the offer being made by ESL.