In your first year you will earn around
£215 a week. This goes up every year during your apprenticeship and will increase depending on age.
Careers at Princess
APPRENTICESHIPS
At Princess Yachts, inspiring people to achieve is at the heart of what we do. We’ve built our success on the skills and abilities of our people, which is why we invest so much time and effort in our apprenticeship programmes. You’ll be working with world-class yacht-builders and other professionals who are passionate about passing on their experience and helping you to build your future career. We’ll make sure you’re doing work that matters from day one, mixing classroom-study with practical work and real experience.
All our craft apprenticeships combine theory and practical learning. We offer the following:
We are also able to offer apprenticeships in Business Administration, HR, Finance, Information Technology and CAD Development.
If you’re looking to start your career journey, where your work can make a significant impact, you’ve come to the right place. You can apply for an apprenticeship with us from 1st November to 31st March each year.
Ready to make your mark?
Applications are now closed for this years intake and will re-open in November for the 2025 intake.
Our Marine Engineering Apprenticeships are all about designing, building and manufacturing our boats and leads to a Level 3 qualification. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in:
· GRP bonding
· Engine installation
· Engine preparation
· Installation of electrical and mechanical systems e.g., Generators, navigation equipment, communication equipment
· Boat testing and commissioning
Our Boat Builder Apprenticeships are all about working on the designs of our luxury yachts. As an apprentice you will learn skills such as building the internal structure and fit out which include plumbing, bench joinery, outfitting and deck fitting and leads to a Level 3 qualification. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in:
· Bench joinery
· Boat outfitting, installing component parts within cabins, saloons and galleys
· GRP bonding and fabrication
· Deck fitting
· Plumbing
· Finishing wood products
· Inspection and testing
The Level 3 Composites Apprenticeships provide the skills and knowledge of applying Gel, Resins, Catalysts, and Mat materials to form Glass Reinforced Structures which form the decks, hulls, canopies and many other structures of the boats. Apprentices will also carry out GRP repairs and look into new and evolving material technologies.
Our Level 3 Fabrication and Welding Apprenticeships provide the skills and knowledge within a range of specialties such as sheet metal, plate fabrication and welding plus structural steelwork. You will develop your skills in:
· CNC – laser
· Break press (DNC)
· Welding and fabrication of stainless-steel and aluminium
· Hydraulic tube bending
· Super marine polishing, manual and electronic
Our Development Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work in 2D and 3D design. You will develop your skills through a variety of modules including:
· Understanding technical drawings, creating and using patterns, woodworking skills, laminating skills, understanding datums, templating, etc.
· Fit out techniques- engineering and carpentry
· Computer Aided Design
We offer Level 3 apprenticeships in business administration which is a 2-year apprenticeship within one of our business teams across Princess. You will complete units such as managing performance, principles of business administration, communication in a business environment, project management and much more.
HOW TO APPLY FOR AN APPRENTICESHIP?
We look for people with the right attitude, the right qualities and the desire to fulfil their potential. People who can stand out from the crowd and deliver the high standards of quality and service expected in our business. Candidates for apprenticeships will be expected to have achieved or be working towards GCSE Level 4 (or equivalent) in English, Maths, Science and related subjects.
WHAT IS NEXT?
There are five stages on your journey to becoming an apprentice with us:
Apply between 1st November and 31st March every year
If you’re looking to start your career journey, where your work can make a significant impact, you’ve come to the right place.
Ready to make your mark?
Applications are now closed for this years intake and will re-open in November for the 2025 intake.
In your first year you will earn around
£215 a week. This goes up every year during your apprenticeship and will increase depending on age.
As a trade apprentice, you will work 38hrs a week, from Monday - Thursday (You get a 3-day weekend).
As an office apprentice, you will work 39hrs a week, from Monday-Friday. (You will finish at 12:30 on a Friday).
Trade apprentices receive 18 days a year and office apprentices receive 23.5 days a year. Shipyard close for 2 weeks during Christmas.
Trade apprenticeships are 3-4 years long and office apprenticeships are 2 years long.
The application process is very competitive so you might not get through on your first try. Don’t worry, you can apply again the following year!
Our apprenticeships result in a Level 3 qualification, which is the equivalent to 3 A-levels. While learning from experts in their trade, you will gain key skills that last a lifetime.
