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Engineering Apprentice
FAIRLINE HOLDCO LIMITED
Cambridgeshire (PE8 4HN)
Closes in 10 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 October 2026
Wage: £26,623.49 a year
Hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 7.00am - 4.00pm
- Friday: 7.00am - 1.00pm
- Total: 40 hours a week
Start date: Sunday 1 November 2026
Duration: 2 years 8 months
Positions available: 2
Summary
Do you have an inquisitive mind and thrive on problem solving? Do you enjoy spending time fixing things? Would you like to help to build a luxury product for an established global brand? If the answer is yes, this is an opportunity you will not want to miss! Fairline Yachts are looking for apprentices to join their team.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Set sail on your career working for a luxury global brand!
Based in Oundle, Fairline Yachts are a leading manufacturer in creating high quality, luxury yachts. With a vast range of yachts already in production, including the award-winning Squadron 58 and brand new Targa 40 ranges being launched in the last six months, it is an exciting time to come aboard and join Fairline to kickstart your career in a specialist trade.
During your apprenticeship, you will be supported by an experienced Engineering mentor with their engineering teams to build your skills and knowledge in both mechanical, electrical engineering, and plumbing, to effectively support the team to install a variety of systems including (but not limited to); stabiliser systems, sea-fire installations, domestic plumbing systems, 240-volt domestic systems, and cabin lighting wiring circuits. Through working within a specialist boat-building environment, you will gain valuable engineering experience to help kick start your engineering career.
Where you'll work
Fairline Yachts
Nene Valley Business Park
Oundle
Peterborough
Cambridgeshire
PE8 4HN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
Training course: Engineering technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- Obtaining, checking, and using the appropriate documentation (such as job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation)
- Working safely at all times, complying with health, safety, and environmental legislation, regulations, and organizational requirements
- Planning and obtaining all the resources required to undertake the work activity
- Undertaking the work activity using the correct processes, procedures, and equipment
- Carrying out required checks (such as quality, compliance, or testing) using correct procedures, processes, and/or equipment
- Dealing promptly and effectively with engineering/manufacturing problems within the limits of your responsibility
- Completing any required documentation using the defined recording systems at the appropriate stages of the work activity
- Restoring the work area on completion of the activity and returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location
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Course contents:
- Read and interpret relevant data and documentation used to manufacture aerospace components/systems
- Assemble and disassemble aerospace mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and whole systems (new and in service) as required
- Measure and mark out materials to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
- Precision drilling and finishing of holes in aircraft assemblies
- Use mechanical and/or electrical/electronic measuring and/or test equipment used on aircraft assemblies and systems
- Apply assembly techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, welding, and bonding techniques)
- Use sealing and jointing techniques: use of seals, gaskets, and jointing materials
- Contribute to the business by identifying possible opportunities for improving working practices, processes, and/or procedures
Several options are available through the apprenticeship depending on the context of the organization, whether in civil or military aviation, rotary or fixed-wing aircraft, in continuing airworthiness management, or aircraft maintenance and repair organizations.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in: English (grade 9-3)
- GCSE in: Maths (grade 9-3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
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Other requirements
Due to the nature of the business and the hazards involved, the employer has an occupational requirement that all new staff, including apprentices, must be 18 years old or over on starting.
About this employer
Fairline has been at the beating heart of boatbuilding for more than half a century and has built a reputation for enduring designs, expert craftsmanship, superior luxury, and unrivalled performance. From humble beginnings in Oundle, England, Fairline has become an iconic name in yachting worldwide with a range of boats spanning four model lines from 33-68ft (10-21m).
The spirit of adventure drives everything we do. With a team dedicated to their craft, we continue to bring fresh ideas, push boundaries, and produce industry-leading marques, which marry the latest technical innovations with exceptional British craftsmanship, style, and refinement.
Our collaboration with celebrated Italian yacht designer Alberto Mancini combines contemporary style with a long-standing heritage and our award-winning range of designs have become synonymous with outstanding seakeeping, performance, and luxury.
Always remaining true to the Fairline DNA, we produce award-winning models that pair space with sophistication. Fairline’s brand legacy is one of carefree adventure for all who step aboard.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
Potential of a full-time position on successful completion of the apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING LTD
The reference code for this apprenticeship is:
VAC2000056940
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Closes in 10 days (Thursday 15 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
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