Carnival UK - Engine Cadetship - 2026

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Carnival UK is the parent company of two distinct and well known brands that we are proud of, P&O Cruises and Cunard. A hugely successful global business with a rich heritage, with two of the world’s most admired travel brands and an exciting vision for the future we offer seafaring cadets a number of exciting cadetship training programmes that will rival any other industry experience.

Start Your Engineering Career at Sea Become a Cadet with Carnival UK

Are you ready to launch a career that combines technical expertise, global travel, and real-world experience? As an Engineering Cadet with Carnival UK, you’ll be at the heart of our ship operationsensuring the smooth running and maintenance of the engine room and its advanced equipment.

This is your opportunity to step into the international shipping industry with a role that offers both academic achievement and hands-on learning.

What We Offer:

Whether you\’re finishing school, college, or university, this cadetship gives you the chance to:

• Gain a higher education qualification in Marine Engineering (qualification depends on college and candidates\’ entry qualifications\’)
• Train while you earnwith tuition fees fully covered
• Travel the world as part of your training
• Build valuable skills in a dynamic, high-tech environment
• Work with a supportive team that values your growth and wellbeing

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Marine Engineering Cadet, you’ll learn how to operate and maintain the ship’s engine room and mechanical systems. You’ll develop the ability to assess complex technical issues, make quick decisions, and implement effective solutionsall while gaining experience on board a modern cruise ship.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking motivated individuals with a genuine interest in marine engineering and a desire to build a long-term career at sea.

Carnival UK prides itself upon our greatest asset, our colleagues. If you have a thirst for team work, innovation, communicating, the sea, travel and exploration, then read on. We are looking for resilient, quick-thinking and positive individuals to start their career with us.

We want to hear from you if you are excited about working as part of a team and have good communication skills. The environments you will be working in mean you will need to be someone who can stay calm under pressure and have the ability to work in a changing environment. You will need to be self driven and motivated to learn as you progress through your cadetship and your career with Carnival UK. We will be looking for you show a good knowledge of engineering and practical skills.

Entry Requirements:

• Four GCSEs (or Scottish equivalents) at grades 95 (A*C), including Maths, English, and Science (with significant physical science content)
• UK or EEA citizenship
• UK residency for at least one year prior to application
• The right to live and work in the UK without restrictions

We want to welcome and hear from as many interested candidates as possible. Don’t lose time & apply now! We are looking forward to reviewing your application, and wish you the best of luck!

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