Talent Pool - Cadetship

Join our Future Cadetship Training Schemes!

Please note: This is a talent pool registration, not an active job opening. By submitting your details, you are expressing interest in being considered for future opportunities that align with your qualifications and experience. Please be advised that, due to the nature of talent pooling, you may not receive an immediate response or further communication unless a suitable vacancy arises.

Our roles
Are you interested in developing the skills, knowledge and behaviours to thrive in a career at sea? We are now offering various Cadet Officer opportunities to join our fleet of coastal tankers and gain experience and qualifications simultaneously.

We cover all exam and course fees, plus accommodation at Fleetwood Nautical College. You'll also receive a generous bursary of £8,500 in your first year, increasing to £10,500 in your second and third years.

What you'll learn

You'll gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful maritime career:

•  Navigation: learn to navigate vessels safely, mastering chart reading, course plotting, and using advanced navigation systems to ensure safe passage in various sea conditions.
•  Tanker operations: manage tanker operations by overseeing the loading and unloading of cargo, monitoring stability and safety procedures, and coordinating with port authorities.
•  Deck maintenance: keep the deck in top condition, ensuring all equipment is ready for any operation.
• Teamwork and safety: participate in mooring, anchoring, and safety drills as part of a multinational team, developing your ability to work collaboratively and respond effectively to emergency situations.

Your training structure

Over the three-year programme, your training is divided into classroom-based and onboard sea phases:

• Fleetwood Nautical College (Phases 1, 3, and 5): classroom-based training with accommodation and food costs covered to work towards your BSc in Nautical Science and mandatory sea qualifications.
• Onboard training (Phases 2 and 4): hands-on training on our tankers, with trips lasting around 2 months. You'll have a designated mentor, full PPE provided, and all travel and food costs covered.

About Us
With two centuries of maritime shipping and innovation, James Fisher is a trusted partner in the safe and efficient movement of the world’s critical resources. As a market leader in ship-to-ship transfer and coastal shipping, we help customers protect people, cargo and infrastructure while shaping the future of global maritime transport.

If the above sounds good to you, follow the link below, submit your full application and join our Talent Pool! 

Don't miss out on these incredible opportunities.

Set sail on your maritime career with James Fisher. We can't wait to welcome you aboard!