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Port Marine Apprentice

Salary Range
£8 - £8
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
South Shields, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

PORT MARINE OPERATIONS APPRENTICE

£314.90 PER WEEK, RISING TO £472.55 IN YEAR 3

3 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT

35 HOURS PER WEEK 9AM- 5PM, MONDAY TO FRIDAY

PLUS COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

Health Care Plan, Pension Scheme, Life Cover and Profit Share Scheme

THE ROLE:

We are seeking to recruit an apprentice to undertake an exciting and comprehensive training program in Port Marine Operations between South Shields Marine School, and the Port of Tyne Marine Services Department. On completion, the post holder will be expected to be competent in positions such as a VTS Operator and/or Launch Coxswain/Deckhand. As part of the program there will also be the opportunity to join a busy vessel for a period of approximately 3 weeks.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including Maths & English
  • Local and National geographical knowledge
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Leadership potential and the ability to work in a team
  • Positive attitude towards Health, Safety & Environment Protection
  • Be physically fit

Please apply via the link provided to the National Apprenticeship Service Website

https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/1000130320

Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Salary: From £314.90 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Profit sharing
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including Maths & English?
  • Do you have Local and National geographical knowledge?
  • What are your main strengths?
  • What are your hobbies and interests?

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: POT-PMA
Expected start date: 01/05/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Port Marine Apprentice roles across Port of Tyne's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £8 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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