Serco
Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice
Seafarer Deck Rating (Apprentice)
Location
HMNB Portsmouth, PO1 3LT
Salary & Benefits
£25,729.45 plus excellent benefits
Apprenticeship & Training
- Apprenticeship Qualification: Level 2 Certificate Able Seafarer (Deck)
- Training Provider: North Kent College (schedule to be confirmed)
- Expected Duration: 24 months
- Schedule: Full-time (48-hour weeks), including sea phases and college-based learning
- Start Date: 14th September 2026
About the Role
As an Able Seafarer Deck Apprentice within our Defence Marine Services Team, you’ll gain hands-on experience alongside structured training to achieve your Able Seafarer (Deck) certification, while supporting essential vessel operations.
This role offers:
- A meaningful maritime career with impact from day one
- Opportunities to learn from experienced crews
- Growth in specialist skills to support critical defence activities
- A supportive team environment where expertise and integrity are valued
You’ll tackle diverse challenges, develop resilience, and contribute to operational excellence while training for a rewarding future at sea.
What You’ll Do
Your Key Responsibilities Include:
- Working as part of the deck department onboard assigned vessels
- Performing bridge watchkeeping duties, including maintaining a lookout during day and night operations
- Supporting routine vessel maintenance and assisting with:
- Operation of deck equipment
- Mooring systems
- Safety equipment
- Conducting housekeeping duties to maintain high standards in vessel accommodation and public areas
- Fully engaging in apprenticeship requirements, including completing tasks in the Able Seafarer (Deck) Training Record Book
- Ensuring the safety, security, and wellbeing of crew, vessel, cargo, and the marine environment
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
This role is ideal for you if you meet the following criteria:
- Age: 18+ years old
- Education: 4 GCSEs (or equivalent), including:
- English at grade C or above
- Maths at grade C or above
- Security & Health:
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance and meet UK citizenship requirements
- Eligibility for an ENG1 Unrestricted Medical Certificate, including eyesight standards
- Career Commitment:
- A genuine interest in a maritime career
- Sturdiness towards continuous learning and personal development
- Personal Attributes:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Resilience, willingness to adapt, and the ability to handle diverse challenges and environments
What We Offer
Career Growth & Development
We provide a proactive, values-driven culture with resources to help you succeed, including:
- Clear progression pathways and opportunities for internal growth
- Over 1,100 internal training courses, along with funding for qualifications including:
- Level 3 Team Leader
- Level 5 Operations Manager apprenticeships
- Mentoring support to guide your career journey
Work-Life Balance & Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to:
- Bupa HealthLine
- Wellbeing app
- 30% discount at Serco-managed leisure centres
- 24/7 access to a virtual 24/7 GP service
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Discounts & Wellbeing
- Pocket-friendly savings across:
- 1,000+ retailers (food, travel, clothing, entertainment)
- Charity support:
- Paid volunteering day(s)
- Tax-free Payroll Giving Scheme to contribute to chosen charities
- Donation options to the Serco People Fund Charity
Inclusivity & Community
- Employee networks fostering shared interests such as:
- LGBTQIA+ staff
- Women in Leadership
- Parents and carers
- People with disabilities
- Veterans and multicultural backgrounds
Why Serco?
At Serco, we unite 50,000 professionals across industries – from Defence to Aerospace, Infrastructure to Justice – to enhance public services at scale. Driven by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation, and Pride, we foster meaningful, impactful work.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Fair Hiring
- Disability Confident Employer – Prioritising accessibility and reasonable adjustments
- Gold Inclusive Employer Standard Holder – Embracing equal opportunities for all
- Top Great British Employer of Veterans (2026)
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
Simply opt into one of our flexible access schemes during application to accelerate your interview:
- Disability Candidates
- Veterans
- Applicants with unspent criminal convictions (unless role has security exemptions)
For assistance with your application, email: recruitmentuk@serco.com
Apply today: Defence Jobs | Defence Entry Routes
Let’s bring better results together.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills