Do you like being inside and outside, in all weathers, up high, or down low? Would you enjoy learning from skilled engineers how to build and fix things, as well as have the opportunity to get involved with innovative projects whilst achieving a Level 2 qualification?
Annual wage: £17,500 a year
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Training course: Property maintenance operative (level 2)
Hours
8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday with an hour for lunch.
40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
Shoreham Port operates 24/7 365 days of the year within a fascinating and complex engineering environment. The role of Engineering Apprentice (Maintenance) is to support the Engineering Team in keeping Shoreham Port operational, which involves maintaining our critical infrastructure. No two days are the same; you could be maintaining one of our 170 commercial units, and the next day you could be involved in exciting development and refurbishment projects.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Property maintenance operative (level 2)
You will have the opportunity to achieve a Level 2 (Property Maintenance) qualification via the Chichester College Group. The training will be provided on a day release basis.
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Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Shoreham Port is a vital commercial hub with a proud history that dates back to 1760. Operating 24/7, our Port plays a crucial role in facilitating local and international trade, handling a diverse range of cargoes, including timber, steel, aggregates, bulks, glass, woodchip, and cereals. We provide a full range of marine services to commercial users including fishing vessels, and our marinas are home to many local leisure users. Beyond our core operations, we manage an extensive commercial property portfolio that supports over 170 small and medium-sized enterprises, including our own hospitality venue, Port Kitchen. Extensive onsite solar arrays and onshore wind turbines generate renewable energy, contributing towards our decade-long certification as an EcoPort.
https://www.shoreham-port.co.uk (opens in new tab)
This role is offered on a Fixed Term basis running in line with the course of study. On completion of the apprenticeship a career discussion will take place with a member of the Engineering Management Team to discuss any options available at the time.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHOREHAM PORT AUTHORITY
The People Team
[email protected]
01273 598100
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023624.
Closes on Sunday 19 April 2026
