Dickies Marine Services Ltd - Volvo Penta

First established in 1868 Dickies has been known as a boat builder, repairer, engineer and broker for well over a century. Today Dickies is a Premier Marine Service operation based in North Wales. Our service, repair and sales offer a fully mobile team and a solution for all your boating needs . We are main agents for Volvo, Suzuki, Eberspacher and Copper Coat At our North Wales office we offer 13 acres of boat storage, engineering, boat sales, yard facilities, and commercial Port Facilities.

Apprenticeship Summary

Duties to include: - Carry out service and repair work on marine propulsion systems. - Carry out the installation and repair of electrical and engineering systems on vessels. - To look after electrical and engineering systems on the yards own boats. - Assist with all yard duties

Training Provided 

• Bournemouth & Poole College will be the apprenticeship provider for this Level 3 apprenticeship. • This is a block release course. • The employer will give guidance and support throughout • Off-the-job training must make up at least 20% of the apprentice’s contracted hours, over the total duration of the apprentice’s planned training period • This Standard apprenticeship may include Functional Skills in maths and/or English as required • Some course units covered: Introduction to the marine industry, Servicing and maintenance of marine engines and ancillary systems, Installation, fault diagnosis and repair of marine engines and more. • The apprentice will be on program for 4 years and will be undertaking the marine engineering standard.

Future Prospects 

Prospect of full time position upon completion.

Requirements

Qualifications Required 

GCSE grade 4/C in English and Maths or functional skills level 2 or equivalent.

Skills Required 

Good time management keen and punctual and good people skills Have some experience working on engines and electrical systems and have an understanding of the principles involved. Have an understanding of the variety of marine equipment and its function. To communicate and discuss with customers and staff in a clear and accurate manner To carry out the work and complete it to an agreed time scale and standard (with attention paid to the appearance and tidiness of the work when completed)

Training

Level 0

About the Employer

Dickies Marine Services Ltd - Volvo Penta

Employer Website 

https://www.dickies.co.uk/

Address 

Port Penrhyn
Bangor
Gwynedd
LL57 4HN

More Details

Other Information 

College training is based at Bournemouth & Poole College on the south coast of England (https://www.thecollege.co.uk/)

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Working Week 

Mon to Fri 08.30-4.30pm, Sat 8am-12pm

Closing Date 

30/09/2024

Possible Start Date 

01/09/2024

Vacancy Reference 

PE982

Positions 

1 available