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Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship
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Working at the frontline of defence support
Our offshore vessels operate as global support platforms, delivering essential services to military training activities in the UK and overseas. This is a unique opportunity for individuals who enjoy travel, adventure and working in a disciplined team environment away from home.
What you'll do at work
- Develop and demonstrate competence as a member of the engine room team under supervision
- Assist with the safe operation and monitoring of engine room machinery and systems
- Support routine maintenance tasks on mechanical and electrical equipment, following instructions and procedures
- Carry out basic fault identification and reporting, escalating issues to senior engineers as required
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping within the engine room and associated spaces
- Assist with bunkering, lubrication, and fluid management activities in line with safety procedures
- Learn and support watchkeeping duties in the engine room, both in port and at sea
- Follow all health, safety, and environmental procedures, contributing to a strong safety culture onboard
- Support engineers during inspections, maintenance periods, and vessel operations
- Complete all elements of the apprenticeship programme, including college learning, sea phases, and training record book
- Work towards achieving the Engine Room Rating Certificate and associated mandatory training
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn while working as part of a disciplined team
- Undertake mandatory training and demonstrate competence in emergency response, including firefighting and sea survival
- Achieve the required sea service within the timeframe set by the Maritime Training Officer
- Consistently demonstrate Serco values and behaviours throughout the apprenticeship
- Comply with the UK Merchant Navy Code of Conduct at all times
- Undertake additional duties and training appropriate to the role as required
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Where you'll work
A Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic works as a member of the engineering department on board ships, supporting the safe operation and maintenance of machinery and onboard systems. You will gain on-the-job experience by serving on board Serco-operated vessels, alongside periods of study at the Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool & The Fylde College).
Training provider
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
Training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
- Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
- Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
- Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
- Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
- Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.
Training schedule
Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic Level 2.
The programme combines practical, hands-on experience at sea with structured academic learning. You will gain on-the-job experience by serving on board Serco-operated vessels, alongside periods of study at the Fleetwood Nautical Campus (Blackpool & The Fylde College).
Essential qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade Level 4-9)
- Maths (grade Level 4-9)
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Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
About Serco
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.
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
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Qualified Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic (level 2)
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040820.
Closes in 17 days (Friday 24 July 2026)
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