Shipping Cadet - Deck - 2024

Job Description

Entity: Trading & Shipping Job Family Group: Shipping Group Job Summary: Picture yourself cruising the oceans on a multi-million-dollar supertanker, transporting commodities all over the world. And you could become a fully trained officer with internationally recognized qualifications in just three adventure-filled years. We’ll pay your exam and course fees and give you a generous allowance (starting at £11,000 per year!) to help you enjoy your journey. This wide-ranging role will make you a key part of the crew. You’ll learn to navigate the ship safely, load and unload cargo, handle the ship’s legal and commercial business, and oversee crew operations. You’ll handle physical tasks such as chipping rustoff metalwork, and bridge / cargo watch keeping, which involves monitoring equipment and looking out for other vessels. You’ll also shadow more senior crew and help monitor pump operations, maintain equipment and more. In time, you’ll learn to plan the ship’spassage and learn all about anchoring, docking and cargo operations.You will split your time between nautical college and on board one of oursupertankers.Once you’re trained and qualified,you’ll have aUK foundation degree or college diploma in marine operations, a seafarer’s licence and deck watch keeping officer ‘certificateof competency’ from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).This roleinvolves day/night shift work, soyouneed tobe flexible in working hours.Minimum requirement to board:At least 18 years old by 1st September 2024Be a British citizen and have a British passportApplicants will need to pass an industry-standard medical examination in order to complete a placement at seaDriven, with an adventurous, can do attitude and resilience to challenging environmentsAnaptitude for learningRespectfulEither 54 UCAS points (or equivalent) including maths or science grade 5 / Grade ‘B’ or above in allthe following subjects: Mathematics, Science (with physical science content) and English languageOr National Certificate/diploma in appropriate subjects (Engineering/Science/Maritime) plus GCSE (**or equivalent as approved by the College) grade 5 / Grade ‘B’ or above in allthe following subjects: Mathematics, Science and English languageOr:Successful completion of an maritime/engineering HNC or HND plus GCSE (**or equivalent as approved by the College) grade 5 / Grade ‘B’ or above in allthe following subjects: Mathematics, Science and English language**if a subject is similar to maths, English, science please check with bp advisor who will check with the collegeWhywork for bpWe’re determined to build a safer, more sustainable energy future. To succeed, we need to invest. Not just in technology and research – but in our employees: the people who can make it happen. That means everyone atbpcan expectongoingdevelopment andopportunities to progress.Your growth’s important to us. After all, it’s our team’s dedication and expertise that help us achieve and develop. You’ll find a culture where learning’s encouraged, with all manner of training available. Becoming a trained officer is only the start. Fromhere, you can become a senior crew member: a navigating officer or even a captain, depending on your role.Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyones place. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexualorientation, age, marital, veteran or disability status.If you need to make any adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, for example due to an illness, injury or a disability, please contact us on or email. If you are calling from overseas, please dial +.Travel Requirement Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills:Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitivefunctioning, veteran status or disability status.Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screeningsor interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, pleasecontact usto request accommodations.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.