Become a Trainee
Learn by doing.
Earn while you learn.
TRAINEE 0 3
years
Hands-on traineeship
0 1
day
A week at college
Paid
Earn while you learn
At Oceanscan, we believe investing in the next generation is essential to building a stronger business for the future. Our trainee programme offers an exciting opportunity to start a career in engineering, combining hands-on experience with formal learning, all while becoming part of an experienced, supportive team.
Over three years, our trainees develop their technical knowledge, practical skills and confidence through working alongside experienced engineers, getting involved in real projects and learning how specialist subsea equipment is tested, maintained and prepared for use around the world.
Alongside their day-to-day role, trainees attend college one day a week, working towards relevant engineering qualifications while putting their learning into practice in the workplace. It’s an opportunity to gain recognised qualifications, develop valuable industry experience and earn while building the foundations for a long-term career.
Life as a trainee
More than a qualification
From the workshop to the wider business, no two days are quite the same. Trainees gain exposure to different equipment, engineering processes and customer requirements, developing their skills as they progress through the programme.
Working alongside colleagues with decades of industry experience means there is always someone to learn from, whether that’s understanding how a piece of equipment works, learning to diagnose a fault or developing the confidence to tackle something new.
Our trainees are encouraged to ask questions, discover their strengths and take on new challenges as their abilities grow. With opportunities to explore different areas of the business and, potentially, progress towards offshore work in the future, the programme provides a platform to build a career that develops with them.
Why it matters
Investing in the future
FUTUREDeveloping young talent is an important part of Oceanscan’s long-term future. By bringing new people into the business, sharing knowledge and supporting their development, we’re helping to build the next generation of skilled engineers while creating opportunities for our existing team to progress into more senior roles.
It’s about more than filling a position today. It’s about passing on experience, developing new skills and ensuring we have the people and expertise to support our customers and the evolving subsea and offshore industries for years to come.
Annual intake
How to join the trainee programme
Our recruitment process is designed to help candidates get to know Oceanscan, meet the team and discover what a career with us could look like.
1
Submit your CV
Tell us about yourself, your education and what interests you about engineering and the subsea industry.
2
Attend our assessment day
Meet the team, tour our facilities and learn more about the business. You’ll also take part in a group activity designed to give us an insight into how you approach challenges and work with others.
3
Join us for an interview
We’ll talk about your interests, qualifications, ambitions and what you’re looking for from your first career opportunity. It’s also your chance to ask questions and find out more about life at Oceanscan.
4
Start learning, developing and building your future
Successful candidates join the team and begin their three-year traineeship, combining practical workplace experience with day-release college study and ongoing support from experienced colleagues.
You don't need to know everything before you start.
What matters is a willingness to learn, a genuine interest in engineering and the enthusiasm to get stuck in.
Precision in Action
Meet our trainees
TRAINEEWhat is it really like to start your career at Oceanscan? Meet Charlie and Alex, two of our newest trainees, who are in the first year of their journeys with Oceanscan. Find out what attracted them to engineering, what they’ve learned so far and where they hope their careers will take them.
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Interested in starting your own journey with Oceanscan?
Keep an eye on our careers page for future opportunities.
Life At Oceanscan
More than just a job
CAREERS
At Oceanscan, we believe the best partnerships are built on more than simply supplying equipment or services.
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At Oceanscan, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Meet some of the team.
