Shipping

2 weeks ago


SunburyonThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Bp Energy Full time
Trading & Shipping
The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.
Shipping Group

You'll learn to navigate the ship safely, load and unload cargo, handle the ship's legal and commercial business, and oversee crew operations.

You'll handle physical tasks such as chipping rust off metalwork, and bridge / cargo watch keeping, which involves monitoring equipment and looking out for other vessels.

You'll also shadow more senior crew and help monitor pump operations, maintain equipment and more. In time, you'll learn to plan the ship's passage and learn all about anchoring, docking and cargo operations.

You will split your time between nautical college and on board one of our super tankers.

Once you're trained and qualified, you'll have a UK foundation degree or college diploma in marine operations, a seafarer's licence and deck watch keeping officer 'certificate of competency' from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

This role involves day/night shift work, so you need to be flexible in working hours.

Minimum Entry Level Requirements

  • Must be 18 years old by 1st September 2024
  • Be a British citizen and have a British passport
  • Applicants need to pass an industry-standard medical examination in order to complete a placement at sea
  • 4 GCSE's - Grade 4 ( C ) or above, must include English, Maths and Science
Those joining us with GCSE as the highest relevant education will complete a Level 3 Deck Shipping & Maritime Operations Diploma, with progression to Level 5

That means everyone at bp can expect ongoing development and opportunities to progress.

After all, it's our team's dedication and expertise that help us achieve and develop. You'll find a culture where learning's encouraged, with all manner of training available.

From here, you can become a senior crew member:
a navigating officer or even a captain, depending on your role.


Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital, veteran or disability status.


If you need to make any adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, for example due to an illness, injury or a disability, please contact us on or email .

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Travel Requirement

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working

Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.).

If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.


If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy.

This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
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