Dales
Marine Services Ltd and Dales Marine Services (Greenock) Ltd (Dales Marine) are
excited to announce that applications for their highly esteemed apprenticeship
programme are now being accepted.
Dales
Marine has a longstanding commitment to fostering talent within the ship repair
and marine industry. Through collaborations with local schools and colleges, Dales Marine has inspired numerous students to explore maritime/ship repair as a promising
career path. Dales Marine is proud to have 33 current apprentices
undergoing training across the dry dock sites. This year, Dales marine are thrilled to
offer 12 new apprenticeship positions at the Aberdeen, Leith, and Greenock
facilities.
Dales Marine are seeking ambitious and motivated individuals to join them in mechanical
engineering, steelwork and fabrication. Dales Marine provide
tailored training, support, outstanding benefits, and promising career
prospects upon completion of the apprenticeship.
Apprentices
are welcomed into a four-year apprenticeship programme. This structured
initiative entails two years of training, a blend of on-site experience at
Dales Marine and academic coursework, and an additional two years of
site-focused training.
Aberdeen Apprentices
Commencing the four-year journey in August, the apprentices will work closely with experienced tradespeople, shadowing them in the first two years, with further responsibility in the third year, and ultimately taking a lead position in some work tasks during their fourth year.
Practical experience is emphasised, with steelworkers and fabricators receiving on- and off-site training in various welding techniques, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding. Mechanical engineering apprentices focus on developing skills in areas such as repair work, engine overhauls, hydraulics, propulsion, and thruster maintenance and repairs.
Dales Marine encourage individuals who aspire to embark on a rewarding career in maritime/ship repair, to submit an application before the deadline on June 7, 2024. Interviews will be conducted in July, with successful candidates commencing the apprenticeship with Dales Marine in August. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for these apprenticeship positions through the website www.dalesmarine.co.uk/careers.
Dales Marine is an equal opportunity employer and see people first and foremost for their potential within the maritime trades. Dales Marine is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all and actively encourages applications from females, those with disabilities, or from an ethnic minority background.