At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Defence Marine Services team and learn essential deck operations while gaining sea experience.
- Company: Dynamic maritime company focused on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Earn a Level 2 Certificate, gain hands-on experience, and enjoy a supportive learning environment.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for growth and development over a 2-year apprenticeship.
- Why this job: Kickstart your maritime career with structured training and real-world experience on the water.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths (Level 4-9) required; passion for teamwork and problem-solving is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 18500 - 25000 £ per year.
Introduction As an Able Seafarer Deck Apprentice in our Defence Marine Services team, you’ll undertake structured training and gain valuable sea service experience to achieve your Able Seafarer (Deck) qualification while supporting vessel operations.
Your role will help ensure the safe, efficient, and reliable delivery of maritime services.
What You'll Do
- Work as a member of the deck department onboard assigned vessels.
- Learn and perform bridge watchkeeping duties, including maintaining a lookout during day and night operations.
- Support routine vessel maintenance and assist with the operation of deck equipment, mooring systems, and safety equipment.
- Carry out housekeeping duties and help maintain high standards across vessel accommodation and shared areas.
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements and tasks within the Able Seafarer (Deck) Training Record Book.
- Maintain the safety, security, and wellbeing of colleagues, the vessel, cargo, and the marine environment always.
- Training Outcome
- Level 2 Certificate Able Seafarer (Deck)
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - Engish - Level 4-9
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - Level 4 - 9
- Course Information
- Course: Seafarer (deck rating) (level 2)
- Level: 2 Route: Transport and logistics
- Apprenticeship
- Level: Intermediate
- Working
- Arrangements: Full-Time/48 hours - including Sea phases and college-based learning
- Expected
- Duration: 2 Years Number of
- Positions
- Available: 2 Training
- Provider: NORTH KENT COLLEGE
This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.
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We think you need these skills to ace Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice in Portsmouth
Communication Skills
IT Skills
Attention to Detail
Organisation Skills
Customer Care Skills
Problem Solving Skills
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