Apprentice Port Technician
Company
Location
Milford Haven, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/8/2025
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Description
Svitzer is a leading global towage and marine services provider. Founded in 1833, Svitzer builds on almost 200 years of experience, and our powerful tugboats and experts in towage work tirelessly to keep goods flowing, businesses thriving, and communities connected.
Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us an Apprentice Port Technician based at our Milford Haven (Pembrokeshire) operations.
PURPOSE
The aim of the Svitzer Apprentice Port Technician (Pembrokeshire) positions is, in association with Pembrokeshire College, to assist learners in our local community in qualifying for modern technical apprenticeships. The duties will include maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems in a range of vessels, while working towards the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework at L3 Diploma in an engineering discipline
KEY AREAS OF WORK
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.
Today, Svitzer is a leading global port and terminal infrastructure provider, serving approximately 2,000 customers in 141 ports and 40 terminals across 37 countries through a fleet of 456 vessels, and with more than 4000 employees.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join us an Apprentice Port Technician based at our Milford Haven (Pembrokeshire) operations.
PURPOSE
The aim of the Svitzer Apprentice Port Technician (Pembrokeshire) positions is, in association with Pembrokeshire College, to assist learners in our local community in qualifying for modern technical apprenticeships. The duties will include maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical systems in a range of vessels, while working towards the Advanced Apprenticeship Framework at L3 Diploma in an engineering discipline
KEY AREAS OF WORK
- Complete planned and unplanned maintenance and repair to RIBs, line-handling boats, barges and tugs operated by Svitzer in the port, up to and including some of the largest harbour tugs in service anywhere in the world.
- Assist the Svitzer Port Technicians as may be required. This may include servicing, repairs, disassembly, reassembly and fabrication of parts.
- Assist the Fitter with control of the supply of equipment, spares etc via a maintenance management system, e.g. SERTICA.
- To assist, undertake and perform other duties which may be required from time to time to ensure the efficient operation of the business.
- The Advanced Apprenticeship framework at L3 includes a technical and vocational qualification as well as essential skills. These Svitzer Apprentice positions will satisfy the vocational element.
- The positions will include a 1 day a week release to Pembrokeshire College and 4 days in the workplace, with a monthly visit from an assessor.
- Successful candidates are expected to have a C or above in GCSE Maths and English language.
- A full UK driving licence would be useful but by no means essential.
- The position would be for a period of 24 months, with a nominal start date of 1 September 2025.
- While there is no guarantee of permanent employment at the end of the period, every effort will be made to find a position for apprentices who show the necessary progress, commitment and meet both academic and work-related standards
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
How To Apply
To apply for this role, please click on the 'Apply Now' button and create a Candidate Home to manage your applications.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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