Marine Engineer Apprentice

P M E POWER SYSTEMS GROUP LIMITED

Dorset (BH16 6HX)

Closes on Friday 31 October 2025

Posted on 17 July 2025

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Summary

An engineering marine apprentice at PME Group can expect to work with our team of experienced engineers on state-of-the-art new medium and high-speed engines being delivered to our customers straight from the factory. In addition, they will gain experience in electronics, diagnostics and fault detection.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Occasional out of hours or weekend work may be required for emergency support to vessels

Training course
Marine engineer (level 3)
Hours
Normally Monday to Friday, between 8am to 4pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 November 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

Positions available

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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

Apprentices will gain exposure to engines already in the field and work both in situ on vessels and in the workshop to repair, rebuild and maintain existing customer's engines – from older models to those still in factory warranty. 

Our customers include: Princess/Sunseeker RNLI CTV fleets UK commercial boat builders. 

Apprentices can expect to gain extensive experience in modern and traditional engine and electronic systems with a premier UK engineering importer. A hands-on learning position where the outcome of the apprenticeship should be that the apprentice will gain experience in the following: 

  • An understanding of modern engine requirements including electronics and controls 
  • Gain a full understanding of what makes an engine work – and therefore how to take it apart and put it back together again 
  • Commissioning of new engines 
  • Use of diagnostic equipment to diagnose faults on modern engines 
  • Competency in diagnosing faults and making effective repairs

To enable the apprentice to gain real expertise and understanding of the complex equipment that we work on, we will expect them to work in tandem with the college to initially gain a basic understanding of both engineering and working in a commercial environment. 

Initially, we would expect an apprentice to start in the workshop by observing the engineering team and assisting with simpler tasks such as: 

  • Cleaning parts, labelling and organising to assist engineers
  • Ensuring tools and spare parts are correctly organised for each ‘job’ 

As the apprentice's confidence grows – and ours in them, they can expect to be increasingly trusted to be actively involved in the work outlined. As their competency grows, they will be able to work more independently to enable them to demonstrate their ability.

Where you'll work

Unit D15, Admiralty Park, Station Road
Holton Heath
Poole
Dorset
BH16 6HX

Training

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

Training provider

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

Training course

Marine engineer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Prepare for meetings and discussions
  • Communicate marine engineering principles, concepts and processes relevant to the customer using appropriate listening, questioning, non-verbal communication, recording and presentation techniques
  • Use appropriate marine and engineering terminology
  • Make recommendations to ensure optimal performance of boats
  • Comply with quality, health and safety and environmental regulations
  • Prepare the work area in order to conduct marine engineering activities
  • Select, use, maintain and store equipment and tools spanners, socket sets, screwdrivers, power tools
  • Follow and maintain work procedures, method statements and production records
  • Work efficiently and effectively
  • Consider sustainability and environmental impacts when making, safety, quality and cost decisions
  • Use mathematical techniques, formulae, and calculations in marine engineering processes
  • Design layout of marine system or component
  • Interpret designer’s plans and engineering data, drawings and documentation
  • Finalise time and cost of the work to be done
  • Select/ maintain/ store appropriate equipment and materials
  • Select/make/use appropriate engineering jigs, templates and tooling
  • Select and use calibrated and measuring engineering tools
  • Select, source and use a variety of precision data charts and reference tables
  • Practical and safe use of tools, materials and equipment
  • Safe uses of jigs, templates and tooling
  • Measure and mark out to carry out precision machining and hand fitting processes
  • Use hand tools to cut, drill, shape and finish components to tolerances
  • Move components using appropriate safe methods and equipment
  • Assemble, remove, overhaul and refit marine engineering components, sub-assemblies and systems using appropriate machinery, equipment, tools and materials
  • Check/inspect components for robustness, fit and tolerances
  • Shape, fabricate, manipulate and precision alignment of marine engineering components and materials to accepted tolerances
  • Conduct/undertake planned or routine maintenance to required specification
  • Check/test/diagnose marine engineering components to company and manufacturing standards
  • Complete required organisational and manufacturer’s documentation
  • Apply safety and social responsibility practices when working at sea
  • Check installation meets required operational standards and is free from defects
  • Commission and test systems
  • Complete necessary documentation and company protocols
  • Undertake basic crew roles

Training schedule

Level 3 Marine Engineer Apprenticeship Standard. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0364-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 and above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Engineering subject (grade 4 and above)

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

Skills

  • Analytical skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • IT skills
  • Number skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

A full driving licence would be an advantage. Please apply to Bournemouth and Poole College to attend an academic interview: https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-engines-and-propulsion-apprenticeship-level-3

About this employer

PME Group are the importer for the UK and Ireland for MAN marine engines, Northern Lights engines and generators and Emerson control units. We specialise in high quality engineering products and our engineers are trained to a high standard to both reflect the companies ethos but essentially to ensure that all our engineers become ‘experts’ in their field.

After this apprenticeship

Progression to full-time employment.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332451.

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Closes on Friday 31 October 2025

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