Current jobs related to Cadet - Fleetwood, Lancashire - James Fisher Maritime Transport

  • Care Assistant

    1 week ago

    Fleetwood, United Kingdom Routes Healthcare Full time

    Female Care Assistant - Driver with Own Vehicle Location: Fleetwood and the surrounding areas  Pay Rate: £13.69 per hour (including holiday pay) + 30 pence per mile IMPORTANT: Unfortunately, Routes are unable to offer a job to anyone who does not have the right to work in the UK or needs employer support. Female Requirement: This role is advertised...

Cadet

2 weeks ago

Fleetwood, Lancashire, United Kingdom James Fisher Maritime Transport Full time £25,000 - £35,000 per year

Trainee Degree Deck Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy

Trainee Degree Engineering Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy

Trainee Level 3 Deck Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy

Trainee Level 3 Engineering Officer Cadet – Merchant Navy

About the Roles

Imagine waking up to the ocean every day as you train onboard our state-of-the-art fleet of tankers. Our 3-year degree program covers all the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to become a certified Merchant Navy Deck Officer.

We are now offering various Cadet Officer opportunities to join our fleet in September 2025

We cover all exam and course fees, plus accommodation at Fleetwood Nautical College. You'll also receive a generous bursary of £8,500 in your first year, increasing to £10,500 in your second and third years.

What You'll Learn

You'll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful maritime career:

  • Navigation: Learn to navigate vessels safely, mastering chart reading, course plotting, and using advanced navigation systems to ensure safe passage in various sea conditions.
  • Tanker Operations: Manage tanker operations by overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo, monitoring stability and safety procedures, and coordinating with port authorities.
  • Deck Maintenance: Keep the deck in top condition, ensuring all equipment is ready for any operation.
  • Teamwork and Safety: Participate in mooring, anchoring, and safety drills as part of a multinational team, developing your ability to work collaboratively and respond effectively to emergency situations.

Training Structure

Over the 3-year training programme, your training is divided into classroom-based and onboard sea phases:

  • Fleetwood Nautical College (Phases 1, 3, and 5): Classroom-based training with accommodation and food costs covered to work towards your BSc in Nautical Science and mandatory sea qualifications.
  • Onboard Training (Phases 2 and 4): Hands-on training on our tankers, with trips lasting around 2 months. You'll have a designated mentor, full PPE provided, and all travel and food costs covered.

About James Fisher and Sons

With over 175 years of maritime experience, James Fisher Tankships offers unparalleled ship management solutions. James Fisher's team operates and trades a fleet of product and chemical tankers. JFS provides safe and flexible shipping services mainly in Europe as well as in the Caribbean region. Join our legacy of excellence and embark on an exciting maritime career.

To learn more about the qualification you receive and the qualifications you will need to apply please go to our careers site and review each of the roles.

Apply Now

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity Apply early as we may close these vacancies once we receive sufficient applications.

Set sail on your maritime career with James Fisher and Sons. We can't wait to welcome you aboard