Ship repairer and fabricator A&P Falmouth has launched the search for its 2021 intake of apprentices.
The Cornwall facility has announced that there are a number of apprenticeships available across a range of trades including marine engineering, maintenance engineering, steel fabrication and welding, and health, safety, environment and quality.
The scheme is open to anyone age 16 or over with A&P welcoming applications from all ages. Since the scheme was launched in 2008, A&P Group has trained more than 100 apprentices in specialist skills such as engineering, welding, procurement and health and safety and set them on the path for future success.
The vast majority of apprentices have gone straight into full-time employment and many have been able to progress their careers within A&P Group as well as gain further qualifications.
A&P Group is a leading provider of ship repair, conversion and marine services and heavy engineering expertise. Operating seven dry docks and extensive fabrication facilities across three strategic locations in the UK, A&P Group also has a business in Australia that provides ship repair services and support to the Royal Australian Navy.
As one of the leading engineering business in the UK, A&P is also involved in a diverse range of fabrication and repair projects across a broad cross section of sectors including defence, marine, oil and gas, subsea, energy, civil and nuclear.
Projects include the fabrication of built modules for the Astute Submarine Class and the prestigious HMS Queen Elizabeth Aircraft Carriers, cable carousels, flood barriers, steam turbines, shore side access systems and FPSO upgrades.
All A&P Group facilities combine a rich heritage of marine and engineering skills and experience, providing a diverse customer base with all the precision skills needed to complete the most demanding projects.
Paul Kneebone, HR & development manager at A&P Falmouth, said: “Our apprentices work on high profile vessels and projects from day one, and learn their craft from time-served professionals in their respective fields.
"Most of our apprentices go straight into full-time employment and many have progressed their careers with A&P either in Falmouth or across the A&P Group.”
Steve Jones, managing director operations and site director at A&P Falmouth, said: “70% of A&P Falmouth’s management, supervisors and technical staff started out as apprentices themselves, which shows just what is possible with the right opportunity, training, and support.
"Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of a business like ours, and we consider it a privilege to nurture the next generation of talent.”
If you are aged 16 and over and want to take the first step to becoming an A&P apprentice, click here or email apprenticeships@ap-group.co.uk
