Marine Engineer Apprentice
BERTHON BOAT COMPANY LIMITED(THE)
Lymington (SO41 3YL)
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 19 February 2026
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Summary
If you feel you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to complete a 4 year apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in a top quality environment here at the Berthon’s Lymington Shipyard.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Current apprentice wages: 1st year - £8.00 per hr, 2nd year - £10.50 per hr, 3rd year - £11.50 per hr, 4th year - £13.50 - subject to change and review
- Training course
- Marine engineer (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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2
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
A Berthon marine engineer apprentice will learn how to install and maintain all the mechanical systems onboard private luxury sail/ motor yachts and small commercial vessels including Royal Navy vessels. You will learn how to install engines, outboards and generators and their associated systems.
You will learn how to install a variety of mechanical systems including – Propulsion systems (Shafts and propellers, jet drives, outdrives, sail drives), fresh water systems, bow and stern thrusters, air conditioning and heating.
You will learn how to make and repair components, learn to fabricate and weld in aluminium and stainless steel, pipefitting and how to machine components. You will also learn how to service, diagnose faults and repair a variety of different mechanical boat systems including, engines, generators, propulsion systems, winches and windlasses.
What you will do during your working days:
- Engine Installation and Servicing
- Propulsion Systems
- Generators
- Welding & Fabrication in Stainless Steel and Aluminium
- Machining
- Hydraulics
- Raw and Fresh water systems
- Pipefitting
- Sea Trials
Where you'll work
The Shipyard
Bath Road
Lymington
SO41 3YL
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
Marine Engineer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
City and Guilds 2473 Level 2 and 3 in Marine Engineering.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4 or above)
- Resistant Materials or relevant science subject (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Committment
- Communicaiton skills
- Practical skills
- Team work
Other requirements
Travel between employer and college must be arranged by apprentice. All short-listed candidates must apply for their academic interview with Bournemouth & Poole College:
https://www.thecollege.co.uk/courses/marine-engineering-engines-and-propulsion-apprenticeship-level-3
About this employer
Berthon has a long history of training apprentices and also supporting the development of apprenticeships across the industry. You will get the opportunity to benefit from a national and international award-winning apprenticeship programme that will aid your progression. As an apprentice, you will ‘Earn as you Learn’ with competitive rates of pay as well as a national dividend and a Berthon pension (both subject to qualification).
After this apprenticeship
Berthon retains the overwhelming majority of its apprentice graduates. On successful completion of the apprenticeship the offer of a permanent skilled contract at skilled Level 1 with a current salary of £42099. Progression through 6 skilled levels and further training opportunities.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BOURNEMOUTH AND POOLE COLLEGE, THE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016801.
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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.