Technical / Industrial Jobs
Technical & Industrial jobs within the Marine industry
Technical / Industrial Jobs
Technical & Industrial jobs within the Marine industry
Technical / Industrial Jobs
Technical & Industrial jobs within the Marine industry
Marine Opportunities
Here are just some of the potential job opportunities you could take when you start your career in the Marine industry
Commercial Diving
£40,000 - £60,000
A Diver’s job includes offshore diving, refloating, shipping and public works. This includes vetting and inspections of Civil Engineering structures and Subsea Constructions, as well as Subsea equipment servicing.
Qualifications:
Must be approved by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that the Diver has the required experience for the work to be undertaken (for example: Offshore, Police, Shellfish, Scientific etc).
Experience Required:
Recreational Scuba Diving.
Qualities:
- Can access and manage risk
- Discipline
- Physical fitness
- Teamwork
- Good communication skills
Commercial Fishing
£10,000 - £100,000
Fishermen or Women, work on fishing boats such as trawlers, drifters, factory ships or small inshore boats. They go to sea to catch fish and shellfish.
Qualifications:
Complete Basic Sea Safety Training – STCW – approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency, be 16 years of age and have a good level of fitness.
Experience Required:
Have knowledge of fishing and been out on a boat fishing in the past.
Qualities:
- The ability to use, repair and maintain machines, nets and tools
- The ability to user your initiative
- Persistance and determination
- Ambition and a desire to succeed
- Good communication skills
Painter & Finisher
£18,000 - £25,000
A Painter frequently works on scaffolding for painting ships with multiple prep and finishing coats to protect them from corrosion.
Qualifications:
Formal training through an Apprenticeship or other vocational courses, including Painting and Finishing certifications.
Experience Required:
Previous painting/ finishing experience through an Apprenticeship.
Qualities:
- Methodical
- Meticulous
- Aesthetic sense
- Ability to use tools such as a spray gun, electric sander and polishing machine
Towage
£40,000 - £50,000
Tugboats are an essential part of the Maritime industry, as they help larger vessels and barges make their way through challenging waterways. It’s a highly skilled profession and offers stable, well-paying employment as you work your way up the ranks.
Qualifications:
Experience of working with harbour tugs and/ or vessels up to 750KW (this would be advantageous and preferable), a minimum qualification of Marine Engine Operators License (MEOL) is required.
Experience Required:
Have worked as a Crew Mate in the past.
Qualities:
- A problem-solver
- Quick thinking and calm under pressure
- High level of physical and mental fitness
- Work well as part of a team
Marine Surveyor
£25,000 - £55,000
Inspects and examines boats and equipment on board to report on their condition. This can be in line with the sale of a yacht or following damage for an insurance claim.
Qualifications:
A Degree in Yacht Production and Surveying or other relevant course.
Experience Required:
Strong technical understanding of the construction of yachts. You will typically have a Degree.
Qualities:
- Attention to detail
- Methodical
- Ability to build relationships
- Ability to create reports
Carpenter
£17,000 - £38,000
Works with wood and other building materials either on a Construction site or in a workshop. Shapes and cuts materials, installs finished materials like doors, window shutters, window frames and floorboards once they are cut and shaped.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Diploma in Bench Joinery, Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery. Apprenticeships are available.
Experience Required:
A prior Apprenticeship in Carpentry or have previous practical Carpentry experience.
Qualities:
- Knowledge of building and construction
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Knowledge of maths
- The ability to use, repair and maintain machinery / tools
- Ability to work on your own
CAD Technician
£15,000 - £70,000
Using Computer Software to design plans for machinery and buildings for various industries, including Construction, Manufacturing, Engineering, amongst others. People working with these Computer Aided Design (CAD) software create 2D or surface modeling and 3D or solid modeling projects.
Qualifications:
Have a Higher Diploma in Construction, Architectural Technology, Product Design or Design Engineering.
Experience Required:
Have knowledge in AutoCAD LT, Vivil 30 or SolidWorks.
Qualities:
- Design skills and knowledge
- Maths skills
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Knowledge of engineering science and technology
- Thinking and reasoning skills
Crane Operator
£20,000 - £37,000
Crane Operators are responsible for lifting and moving materials around a Construction site as safely and efficiently as possible. As a Crane Driver you need to be practically minded, with an understanding of how to drive and maintain heavy machinery.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Certificate in Plant Operations and T Level for Lifting Technicians.
Experience Required:
Have a category C1 or C LGV License if driving mobile cranes on public roads.
Qualities:
- Concentration skills
- The ability to work well with others
- The ability to operate and control equipment
- The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
Marine Electrician
£18,000 - £35,000
An Electrician is responsible for electrical and electro-technical installations and maintenance repairs onboard various Marine craft.
Qualifications:
Formal training through an Apprenticeship or other vocational courses, relevant Electrical Certifications in Cable Fitting and Electrical Engineering.
Experience Required:
Previous Electrical Engineering experience through an Apprenticeship or Cadetship.
Qualities:
- Able to follow electrical drawings
- Knowledge of wiring and connection regulations
- Able to test systems safely and effectively
- Knowledge of watts and vaults
Welder & Fabricator
£18,000 - £30,000
A Welder is someone who specialises in fusing metals and other materials together.
Qualifications:
The most common route to become a Welder is to sign up for an Apprenticeship. However, Welding courses can be taken independently. A Degree will generally not be necessary.
Experience Required:
Previous Welding/ Fabrication experience or from working in an Engineering environment.
Qualities:
- Knowledge of welding techniques and standards
- Knowledge of various materials and metals
- Ability to read and follow blueprints
- Accurate
Marine Engineer
£25,000 - £60,000
Responsible for installation and repair of onboard electrical, environmental and propulsion systems focusing primarily on internal systems.
Qualifications:
Level 2/ 3 Apprenticeship in Boat Building or relevant Degree.
Experience Required:
Relevant experience in Engineering or Mechanics.
Qualities:
- Practical
- Problem solver
- Mathematical
- Technical flair
- Clear focus
Forklift Driver
£17,000 - £30,000
You will be responsible for the transportation of goods and pallets around a warehouse or building site. The role of a Forklift Driver involves the following duties: Loading and unloading materials from a variety of vehicles and moving pallet-packed materials around the site or storage facility.
Qualifications:
Relevant courses include the Level 2 Award or Certificate in Forklift Truck Operations.
Experience Required:
Have a Drivers License and a Forklift License (have your Forklift training certificate printed)
Qualities:
- Physical skills, coordination and dexterity
- To be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
- Practical skills for repairing and maintaining equipment
Boat Builder
£18,000 - £35,000
Builds and repairs all types of boats, from small personal craft to large Superyachts. Experienced Boat Builders may also design vessels or assist Naval Architects.
Qualifications:
Level 2/ 3 Apprenticeship in Boat Building.
Experience Required:
Relevant experience in Boat Building or Carpentry.
Qualities:
- Good practical skills
- Attention to detail
- Mathematical / focussed
- Motivated
- Ability to listen and take instruction