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29 July 2026

Engineering Operative (Boatyard) Apprentice - Burton Waters Marina Ltd

Join Burton Waters Marina as a Boatyard Apprentice. Gain hands-on experience servicing, maintaining and repairing marine engines and vessels, alongside boat valeting and marina operations. You will work towards the Level 2 Engineering Operations Apprenticeship Standard in a varied marine environment.

What Will the Apprentice Be Doing?

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What You’ll Do at Work

Your daily work will span a wide range of tasks including, but not limited to:

  • Antifouling, preparing hulls, applying antifoul coatings and bottom paint.

  • Boat polishing and detailing, compound and polish to a high finish standard.

  • Boat valeting - interior and exterior cleaning to customer-ready standard.

  • Keeping the boatyard, workshops and pontoons clean and tidy.

  • Supporting senior engineers and technicians on complex jobs.

  • Liaising with boat owners and hire customers professionally.

What Training Will the Apprentice Take and What Qualification Will the Apprentice Get at the End?

  • The Apprentice will work towards their Apprenticeship Standard in Level 2 Engineering operations (Manufacturing and Maintenance pathway).

  • The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated assessor who will provide support and guidance throughout the course.

  • This is a Day Release programme which means you will attend Lincoln college 1 day a week, term time only. This will fall within your contracted working hours.

Course outline:

https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0537-v1-5

What is the Expected Career Progression After this Apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the apprentice will be offered the opportunity to progress into a permanent position within the business, subject to performance and business needs.

Desired Skills and Personal Qualities

  • Communication skills

  • IT skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Organisation skills

  • Customer care skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Number skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Logical

  • Team working

  • Patience

  • Physical fitness

Qualifications
GCSE in:

  • English and Maths (grade A*/9 – C/4) - Essential

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

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Vacancy Details

  • Reference

    VAC2000042882

  • Employer

    Burton Waters Marina Ltd

  • Location

    LN1 2WN

  • Hours

    5 days per week (may include weekends)

  • Salary

    £15,392 to £24,454.04 a year

  • Qualification

    Engineering Operative Level 2

  • Closing date

    29 July 2026

  • Start date

    07 September 2026

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