Apprentice Small Vessel Chief Engineer
We are recruiting a Level 4 Apprenticeship, which allows the apprentice to become an "EOOW Small Vessel Engineer". After completing the sea time, the apprentice can grow to "Small Vessel Chief Engineer".
We follow the “standard MCA-approved program for EOOW” section 4.3 in MSN 1904 to gain EOOW COC.
This course is run over 4 years, time will be spent aboard as well as living on campus at Fleetwood Nautical College. If you love engines then this apprenticeship is right for you. By becoming an an Chief Engineer through the apprenticeship route you will get to learn all you need to kick start a career as a Small Vessel Chief Engineer.
The objective of the position after finalizing the course
The Small Vessel Chief Engineer ensures that equipment and installations on board are in good condition and ready to operate.
To execute maintenance, ensure, and improve the vessel systems, equipment, and parts in compliance with Class, Flag State, HSE-Q, maintenance strategy, and other compulsory regulations in a safe, effective, and cost-efficient manner. Ensure that spare parts, consumables, and inspections are planned and ordered on time.
The Chief Engineer reports hierarchical to the Tug Master and functional to the local Superintendent.
What type of applicant are we looking for?
1. Passion for the maritime industry
2. 5 GCSE’s which must include English, Math’s, and Science. Grade 5 and above
3. Capable of passing a Medical ENG 1
4. Minimum age requirement - 17+
5. Living in the UK
6. Team Player
Your talents:
7. Flexibility
8. Works well under pressure
9. Communicational and social skills
10. Actively focusing on and achieving or exceeding results
11. Independent, within your own responsibility in the team
12. Taking initiative
13. Planning and managing activities and resources efficiently and effectively to achieve goals
We offer:
14. A dynamic career with the market leading towage provider
15. Attractive terms and conditions
16. A small local team in the UK
17. Enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate colleagues
18. An interesting job environment in the ports in the UK