What you will do in your working day
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We are currently recruiting for a Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentice to work with the Tarmac Marine fleet of marine aggregate dredgers. Our marine team are specialists in marine and wharf operations, ship engineering and mineral resources.
Tarmac Marine operates in the English North Sea, English Channel, Bristol Channel and Irish Sea. Our fleet of four ships are purpose built for aggregate dredging and as part of a network of wharves and processing plants Tarmac Marine supplies high quality natural sand and gravel aggregates into major UK construction projects.
Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Main Responsibilities:
Tarmac are looking to further invest into Seafarer Deck Rating Apprentices. Through a combination of core college courses where the candidate will gain the Efficient Deckhand Qualification followed by sea time leading to the Able-Bodied Seafarer certificate of proficiency issued by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
* An Able Seafarer works on ships as a watchkeeper and helping to maintain the fabric of the vessel.
* During the seafarer deck rating apprenticeship, you’ll spend significant periods of time at sea, maintaining the safety and security of the vessel, cargo and personnel on board, and undertaking a range of practical seafarer skills including ropework, anchoring, mooring and other operations vital to the vessel.
* You’ll work shifts over, so early mornings and late nights are possible, and you’ll likely work with other seafarers of different nationalities.
* Integral to your role will be adhering to safety and environmentally responsible working practices and international regulations. You’ll also have a range of security duties to carry out during the course of your work
The training you will be getting
* You will receive training to prepare you for the Seafarer (Deck Rating) Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment
* This will include Block Release Training to North Kent College, Gravesend Campus at stages during your Apprenticeship Programme. This will invole staying at a hotel local to the college during week days
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll move into an Able Seafarer Deck position