MARINE ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE

ESTUARY SERVICES LTD

Ramsgate (CT11 9LG)

Closes on Friday 5 June 2026

Posted on 10 April 2026

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Summary

Estuary Services Limited operates a fleet of fast pilot launches from Ramsgate and Sheerness, serving the Ports of London and Medway. Commencing September 2026, the company are looking to recruit a Marine Engineering Apprentice, based at Ramsgate, on a three-year fixed-term contract.

Wage

£20,875.40 a year

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  • The package offers a salary of £20875.40.  

Training course
Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday-Thursday 8am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8am – 4pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

  • General servicing of company vessels, both afloat and ashore.
  • Fault finding on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic, electronic and electrical systems, including CAN bus.
  • Repair of all other vessel fixtures, fittings and ancillary equipment.
  • Using the defect system to post, update or complete defects in a timely manner.
  • Storekeeping, keeping the Engineering Manager and Technical supervisor aware when parts are used and when near depletion for re-ordering.
  • Operating with common sense and due regard for the health, safety, and well-being of self, co-workers and anyone else within the range of operations.
  • Testing engines and equipment following repair, which may require the use of a laptop. Also requesting sea trials to test the work completed.
  • Working with ESL staff to ensure deadlines are met, in order to maintain an uninterrupted boarding and landing operation 24/7- 365 days a year. 
  • Assisting with sub-contracted agency workers as necessary. 
  • Comply with attendance of necessary staff training courses.

NB: The above is a short, non-exhaustive list of the duties of a Marine Engineering Apprentice Technician. The employee may be required to carry out any other reasonable task expected by the company.

Where you'll work

23 Military Road
Ramsgate
CT11 9LG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

EKC GROUP

Training course

Maintenance and operations engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • One day per week at Dover College, term time only. 
  • Work-based learning

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C)
  • Maths (grade 4/C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Creative
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • The successful candidate will be required to attain an ENG1 Seafarers medical certificate, prior to the offer being made by ESL.

About this employer

Estuary Services Limited is a subsidiary company owned by the Port of London Authority to provide a boarding and landing service for pilots joining and leaving ships trading to London and Medway. The company has 6 fast launches based at Ramsgate and Sheerness and serve ships at the N.E. Spit Buoy, Margate Roads Anchorage, the Warps/Oaze Deep and the Anchorages at Southend and the Great Nore. These launches are available, subject to pilotage requirements, to transfer ships crews, personnel and small stores to and from vessels in the above areas.

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Company benefits

  • In addtion to the salary the company offers a company pension scheme, Westfield Health healthcare scheme, uniform, 28 days annual holiday and access to the Cycle to Work scheme.

After this apprenticeship

  • Fully qualifed engineer

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

Hope Smith

hope.smith@eastkent.ac.uk

01227811315

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000025541.

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Closes on Friday 5 June 2026