Able Seafarer Deck Apprentice

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Job Title: Able Seafarer (Deck) ApprenticeLocation: Devonport, PlymouthWorking Week:48 hours a weeknineweeks on and three weeks offSalary: Up to £12038 per annumApprenticeship Qualification: L2 SeafarerExpected Apprenticeship Duration: 24 monthsSerco has a strong commitment to apprentices and training and as a successful Serco apprentice, you will be provided with unparalleled support throughout the duration of your programme. You will develop the skills you need for the job by working alongside yourcolleagues and getting hands on experience. You will be helped to build relationships with peers, allowing you to achieve your professional development objectives. Full training and support will be given for this role.About the roleAs owners and operators of specialist vessels, from harbour workboats to oceangoing support vessels, we provide world class integrated maritime services both in the UK and abroad. Our vessels provide a range of support, which include for example: dive support,military training, submarine rescue exercises, target/test equipment deployment/recovery and passenger transfers. We have a great opportunity for a Able Seafarer (Deck) Apprentice to join our team.Key Accountabilities To work as a member of the deck department on-board assigned vessels and perform security duties as directed by the vessel security officer/vessel master. To learn and perform watchkeeping duties during day or night shifts, both at sea. These duties will include keeping a lookout on a sea passage during daylight or darkness as required by the master. To perform housekeeping duties which may include cleanliness of own and passenger accommodation, toilets, stairways, and other areas of the vessel. To learn and perform routine maintenance of the vessel and its equipment. To maintain own safety and security and that of the other persons, vessel and its equipment, cargo and environment whilst employed on-board. To undertake other duties commensurate with the level of the post as may be reasonably required from time to time.As part of our apprenticeship scheme, youll be enrolled on Level 2 Seafarer qualification (delivered by North Kent College.). Youll also have access to a treasure trove of development opportunities and enjoy the full training, support, and encouragementof our super-friendly team.About youWe are looking for somebody who is, enthusiastic, confident, determined and hardworking and who is happy to constantly learn and develop new skills with an interest in marine services. You will be proactive, resourceful and efficient with a can-do attitudeand committed to Sercos Values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride.Youll have GCSE grades GCSEs Grades A* to C or 9 to 4 under the new grading system in Maths and English (or acceptable equivalent).Application timeline:Expected Interview/Assessment Date:November - DecemberExpected Start Date:January 2023Things to consider It is essential that you are willing work out at sea for periods of time Capable of obtaining an ENG1 Unrestricted Medical Certificate including eyesight examination. An offer of apprenticeship will be made after obtaining ENG1 certificate. You must be 17 years old or older. You must hold a valid UK passport. You must Academic Qualifications GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics and English or equivalent qualifications from Scotland or Northern Ireland. As part of the recruitment process you will be required to complete online assessments You will be required to undergo security checks, which includes a check of criminal records.#sercoapAbout SercoAt 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 servicesaround 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.By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee NetworksSercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionateabout diversity, inclusion and belonging.ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application.Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.At Serco, we see people first and forem