Apprentice Plater

Apprenticeship summary

The Successful Apprentice will be actively and enthusiastically engaged in all activities, to ensure that you learn the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and understanding required to qualify as a Plater. Whilst ensuring health and safety and statutory regulations and procedures are followed throughout

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Closing date: June 5, 2026

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Wage:

£15,887.04 a year

Total hours per week:

38

Expected duration (weeks):

156

Positions (available):

10

Date posted:

May 22, 2026

Possible start date:

September 21, 2026

Apprenticeship level:

Advanced

To be dependable and responsible, (punctual and reliable)
Learn and follow all health and safety procedures required to keep yourself and others safe
Familiarise yourself with all equipment; learning how to conduct pre-user checks and report all defects
Learn how to safely use all plant and equipment
Positively commit with mentor, training officers, supervisor and HR to complete all elements of the training programme in a timely manner
Attend full time, block release and/or day release in college, work diligently to complete, modules, units and elements of theoretical learning and underpinning knowledge in a timely manner

Following an initial period of ‘Basic Engineering Skills Training:

Become proficient in fabricating using various procedures, marking off, accurate dimensional control, cutting using thermal or mechanical process, attain standards to meet company specifications
Follow instructions and advice of supervisors; make a positive contribution in the production process
Successfully complete trade and coding qualification tests if required to meet Company needs, classification society requirements and specifications
Conduct yourself in a professional manner in all contacts with course personnel, clients, inspectors, supervisors, maintaining the excellent reputation of the company

Year 1 – Full-time at The Engineering College, Monks Ferry Birkenhead
Year 2 & 3 – 4 days at Cammell Lairds, 1 day at The Engineering College
Year 4 – Full-time at Cammell Lairds
On the job training with support of mentors

Previously our apprentices have gone onto roles in the Technical Office, QA, Management and Supervision roles

Employer

CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED

Cammell Laird, part of the APCL Group, is one of the most illustrious names in the global maritime industry. Known across the globe, the company was founded by Scottish entrepreneurs William Laird and his son John and has been operating since 1828. Since its inception, Cammell Laird has built more than 1,350 ships. Cammell Laird’s Birkenhead facility, on the banks of the River Mersey, expands across 130 acres and includes four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops.

Training

Training Provider:

MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST

Apprenticeship standard:

Metal fabricator (level 3)