DML Devonport Careers - What we search for

If you're aged 16 to 21 and unsure which career direction to take - why not earn as you learn with DML. We can offer young adults, like you, a fantastic opportunity to learn a trade and develop your career whilst earning a good wage.

Starting a fully accredited apprenticeship with the largest commercial employer in Devon and Cornwall means one thing - opportunity. As a constantly diversifying modern company, DML can offer you a range of choices and extensive support as you progress along your chosen career path.

Marine Engineering Apprenticeships

Mechanical Fitter

If you enjoy taking machines apart, fixing them and then putting them back together, this is the job for you. Working on engines, pumps, guns, torpedo firing systems and complex hydraulic systems, you'll mainly be involved in their installation and repair. Having been trained to use many types of hand and machine tools you may even make the replacement parts yourself. You'll learn how to operate a range of specialist equipment such as lathes and milling machines as well as how to read and interpret drawings and work instructions. You'll also realise the importance of completing work to appropriate time, cost and quality standards in a safe and controlled manner.

Electrical Fitter

As an electrical fitter you will acquire all the necessary skills to remove, repair and re-install electrical machinery and equipment from nuclear submarines, surface ships, luxury yachts and lifeboats. This will involve reading and understanding engineering drawings and procedures. You will also work on DML's extensive site, maintaining electrical systems and carrying out installations according to current regulations. You will attend the college of further education to study for either a city and guilds or a BTEC qualification and complete a marine engineering NVQ.

Fabricator

As a fabricator you'll be involved in a large variety of tasks from the construction of lifeboats and superyachts to the repair of submarines and surface ships. Working mainly with steel and aluminium, but also using timber and composite materials, you'll manufacture a wide range of components such as lockers and ventilation trunking for warships. You'll also work onboard ships, fitting-out compartments and carrying out structural repairs. You'll learn how to prepare materials by welding, cutting and shaping, using appropriate equipment and techniques. You'll also be taught how to give your work the quality finish it deserves.

Outfitter

As an outfitter you will make ships' furniture and fittings from timber and other modern composite materials. You'll be taught to use both traditional joinery skills and modern techniques in order to fit-out many different types of vessels, including those where a very high standard of finish is required.

Whichever discipline you choose to work in, you'll enjoy exposure to a wide variety of engineering projects. During the apprenticeship, placements on projects last from 3 - 6 months. From day one, you'll receive full training and support from our highly experienced staff as well as academic training and support from the College of Further Education. Whilst working towards City and Guilds and NVQ qualifications, you'll have every opportunity to prove yourself and show us what you're made of. There are also opportunities to pursue higher education qualifications.

Achieving a grade C or above in GCSE Maths, English and Engineering/Science/Manufacturing could be your first step towards career success and satisfaction.

To apply, please look at our current vacancies.

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