About The Role
As a Deck Cadet, you will learn all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours over a 3‑year adventure to become a fully trained Officer of the Watch with internationally recognised qualifications. James Fisher and Sons will sponsor your training journey by paying for your exam and course fees, including accommodation at college, and providing a generous bursary allowance of £8,500 in Year 1 increasing to £10,500 in Year 2/3.
Responsibilities
* Maintain safe navigation of the vessel in open waters and challenging port manoeuvring.
* Monitor and control tanker operations, including deck maintenance, mooring, anchoring, and safety drills as part of a multinational team.
* Participate in training phases: Phases 1, 3 and 5 at Fleetwood Nautical College; Phases 2 and 4 at sea onboard tankers, with 2‑month trips and a designated mentor.
Training Program
The cadetship lasts approximately 3 years, structured in phases that typically last up to 6 months. Phases 1, 3 and 5 are based at Fleetwood Nautical College. Phases 2 and 4 are spent at sea onboard our tankers, and all travel, accommodation and meal costs are paid for. The fleet trades along the UK and Northern European coast, and also in the Caribbean. More information about Fleetwood Nautical College can be found at https://fleetwoodnautical.blackpool.ac.uk/.
Qualifications
* Upon graduation you will receive a Deck Officer of the Watch Certificate of Competency (II/1 OOWD) and a specialised qualification for oil and chemical tankers.
* Work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Maritime Studies, progressing to an Advanced Certificate in Nautical Science with Fleetwood College.
Academic and Personal Requirements
Academic: 5 GCSEs (grades A*‑C or 9‑4) or National 5s, including Mathematics, English, and Science. Nationality: UK passport holder. Medical: ENG1 Seafarer Medical assessment.
About the Company
James Fisher Shipping Services has more than 175 years of maritime experience, providing technical vessel and crew management to the James Fisher fleet of tankers and to wider tanker, research and specialised vessel markets.
Application Process
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to our team in September 2026.
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