Marine Electrician Apprentice

Marine Electrician Apprentice

Apply From: 08/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Employer

BERTHON BOAT COMPANY LIMITED (THE)

Vacancy Description

A Berthon marine electrician apprentice will learn how to install and maintain all the electrical and electronic systems onboard private luxury sail/motor yachts and small commercial vessels, including Royal Navy vessels. You will learn how to install cable trays and trunking, engine management systems, batteries and battery monitoring systems, navigation systems, radar, GPS, autopilot, mast electrics, commercial and defence electronic systems, shore power, and domestic systems including lighting. You will work on both AC and DC systems and learn how to diagnose and rectify faults on both marine electrical and marine electronics systems.

What you will do in your working day:

• Engine Instrumentation
• Electronic Systems
• Generators
• Wiring looms
• Cable management systems (trays, trunking)
• Domestic systems
• Batteries and chargers
• 12v and 24v DC systems
• 240v/shore supplies
• Portable appliance testing
• Sea trials

Key Details

Vacancy Title

Marine Electrician Apprentice

Employer Description

Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry. You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award-winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression. As an apprentice, you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a national dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).

Vacancy Location

The Shipyard Bath Road Lymington SO41 3YL

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000294271

Key Dates

Apply From

08/01/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-03-31 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-08-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• Marine Electrician Level 3 apprenticeship standard
• City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Marine Electrics
• British Marine Electrical Training (BMET)
• Marine Electronics Installer (MEI)
• VHF License
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• Sponsorship to complete Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award
• Manufacturers’ technical training as main agents for Raymarine, Garmin and Navico
• Student membership of IMarEST – the marine industry professional body

Learning Provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Skills Required

Attention to detail, Communication skills, Positive attitude, Practical technical skills, Team working

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