Apprentice Plater
CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED
Apprenticeship summary
The Successful Apprentice will be actively and enthusiastically engaged in all activities, to ensure that you learn the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and understanding required to qualify as a Plater. Whilst ensuring health and safety and statutory regulations and procedures are followed throughout
Closing date: June 5, 2026
Advanced
The Successful Apprentice will be actively and enthusiastically engaged in all activities, to ensure that you learn the practical skills, underpinning knowledge and understanding required to qualify as a Plater. Whilst ensuring health and safety and statutory regulations and procedures are followed throughout
- Year 1 – Full-time at The Engineering College, Monks Ferry Birkenhead
- Year 2 & 3 – 4 days at Cammell Lairds, 1 day at The Engineering College
- Year 4 – Full-time at Cammell Lairds
- On the job training with support of mentors
- Previously our apprentices have gone onto roles in the Technical Office, QA, Management and Supervision roles
Employer
CAMMELL LAIRD SHIPREPAIRERS & SHIPBUILDERS LIMITED
Cammell Laird, part of the APCL Group, is one of the most illustrious names in the global maritime industry. Known across the globe, the company was founded by Scottish entrepreneurs William Laird and his son John and has been operating since 1828. Since its inception, Cammell Laird has built more than 1,350 ships. Cammell Laird’s Birkenhead facility, on the banks of the River Mersey, expands across 130 acres and includes four dry docks, a large modular construction hall and extensive covered workshops.
Training
MARITIME + ENGINEERING COLLEGE NORTH WEST
Apprenticeship standard:Metal fabricator (level 3)