Craft Maintainer Apprentice

Capita plc; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service provider in Cornwall is seeking a Boat/Hull maintenance apprentice. You will work full-time while studying for a Level 2 qualification in a boat yard and marina operative Apprenticeship. The role involves hands-on tasks such as boat maintenance and safety responses. Candidates should be 18 or older, yet no prior experience is required. Competitive salary of £24,043.50 plus benefits including pension and holidays.

Benefits

23 days holiday per year

Company matched pension

Life assurance

Lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Must be aged 18 or older and not in full-time education at the apprenticeship start date.
• No previous qualifications in related subjects at the same level or above.
• Proof of residence in England for the duration of the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Support with launching, lifting, pressure washing, and storing boats safely.
• Help manage berthing and vessel movements, keeping accurate records.
• Operate boatyard machinery and equipment safely.
• Assist with routine maintenance of boats and site infrastructure.
• Respond safely to incidents like fires or people in the water.

Job description

Apprenticeship Opportunity!!

Full-time role between carrying out the role and your apprenticeship

HMS Raleigh - Cornwall

We are looking to hire a Boat/Hull maintenance apprentice within Capita Public Service / Defence & National Preparedness division of our business.

Become a Hull/Boat maintainer with Selborne on a permanent basis, whilst studying towards a professional Level 2 qualification in a boat yard and marina operative Apprenticeship.

Due to the nature of this role, you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance at SC level.

What Will My Role Involve?

• Level 2 Boatyard & Marina Operative Apprenticeship
• Support with launching, lifting, pressure washing, and storing boats safely
• Help manage berthing and vessel movements, keeping accurate records
• Operate boatyard machinery and equipment safely
• Assist with routine maintenance of boats and site infrastructure
• Respond safely to incidents like fires, people in the water, or pollution
• Support other contract areas, including: Replenishment at Sea (HRAS) training, Safety swimmer duties and Maintenance of water safety equipment

What's In It For You?

Here at Capita, we make work about the outcomes we create, not the places we go. These roles are office based. You'll work 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

You'll be paid a salary of £24,043.50 and will receive 23 days holiday per year, a company matched pension, life assurance and a range of lifestyle benefits from our fantastic benefits and reward scheme.

What Are We Looking For?

We're not looking for previous experience or a career history. We want someone who's happy to work outdoors in all the elements, possibly has a passion for boats or the Royal Navy but most of all someone who is keen to learn!

To comply with eligibility guidelines, you'll need to provide evidence of /confirm the following:

• You'll be aged 18 or older, and will not be in full-time education at the apprenticeship start date
• You do not hold a qualification in a related subject area at the same level or above
• Proof of residence in England for the duration of your apprenticeship

We're an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We're committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.