Engine Cadetship - January 2027
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Engine Cadetship - January 2027
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is offering an Engineering Cadetship starting January 2027. This is a training programme for individuals interested in marine engineering, combining academic study with hands-on sea experience. Cadets will learn to operate and maintain ship engine room systems, with tuition fees fully covered. The role requires UK/EEA citizenship and UK residency. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
What We Offer
- Gain a higher education qualification in Marine Engineering (qualification depends on college and candidates' entry qualifications)
- Train while you earn—with tuition fees fully covered
- Travel the world as part of your training
- Build valuable skills in a dynamic, high-tech environment
- Work with a supportive team that values your growth and wellbeing
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Marine Engineering Cadet, you’ll learn how to operate and maintain the ship’s engine room and mechanical systems. You’ll develop the ability to assess complex technical issues, make quick decisions, and implement effective solutions—all while gaining experience on board a modern cruise ship.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking motivated individuals with a genuine interest in marine engineering and a desire to build a long-term career at sea. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] prides itself upon our greatest asset, our colleagues. If you have a thirst for team work, innovation, communicating, the sea, travel and exploration, then read on. We are looking for resilient, quick-thinking and positive individuals to start their career with us. We want to hear from you if you are excited about working as part of a team and have good communication skills. The environments you will be working in mean you will need to be someone who can stay calm under pressure and have the ability to work in a changing environment. You will need to be self driven and motivated to learn as you progress through your cadetship and your career with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. We will be looking for you show a good knowledge of engineering and practical skills.
Entry Requirements
- Four GCSEs (or Scottish equivalents) at grades 9–5 (A*–C), including Maths, English, and Science (with significant physical science content)
- UK or EEA citizenship
- UK residency for at least one year prior to application
- The right to live and work in the UK without restrictions
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is the parent company of two distinct and well known brands that we are proud of, P&O Cruises and Cunard. A hugely successful global business with a rich heritage, with two of the world’s most admired travel brands and an exciting vision for the future we offer seafaring cadets a number of exciting cadetship training programmes that will rival any other industry experience.