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Small Vessel Chief Engineer Apprenticeship

SERCO GROUP PLC · Hms Drake, Plymouth, PL2 2BG

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Salary
£20,101.13 a year
Level
Higher
Course
Small vessel chief engineer (level 4)
Closing date
21 Aug 2026
Start date
5 Oct 2026
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5 hours
Working week
37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Positions
1

About the role

As a Small Vessel Chief Engineer Apprenticeship in our Maritime team, you’ll gain hands-on experience while working towards a recognised engineering qualification, contributing to vital maritime operations that support national infrastructure and defence.

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
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English · level 4 - 9 · Essential
  • GCSE · Maths · Level 4-9 · Essential

About SERCO GROUP PLC

At Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 4

Vacancy reference: 2000048222 · Posted 13 Aug 2026