Shipping Cadet - Deck

Location: Greater London

## Shipping Cadet
- Deck - UKApply:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working:
United Kingdom
- Sunbury:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
January 22, 2027 (30+ days left to apply):
RQ117838
** Entity:
** Supply, Trading & Shipping
** Job Family Group:
** Business Support Group, Shipping Group
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* Job Description:

**# Aboutbpbp operates at the heart of the global energy system, helping countries meet their energy needs and serving millions of customers every day. With world-class assets, technology, trading capability and partnerships, we deliver energy at scale today while investing with discipline in the energy transition.  # About bp shipping cadets

Picture yourself cruising the oceans on a multi-million-dollar Tanker, transporting commodities all over the world. And you could become a fully trained officer with internationally recognised qualifications in just three adventure-filled years.

We will pay your exam and course fees and give you a generous allowance (starting at £11,000 per year) to help you enjoy your journey.# Opportunity Information This wide-ranging opportunity will make you a key part of the crew. You will learn to navigate the ship safely, load and unload cargo, handle the ship’s legal and commercial business, and oversee mooring operations.

You will handle physical tasks such as chipping rust off metalwork, and bridge / cargo watch keeping, which involves monitoring equipment and looking out for other vessels. You will also shadow more senior crew and help monitor cargo operations, maintain equipment and  time, you will learn to plan the ship’s passage and learn all about anchoring, and cargo operations.

You will split your time between nautical college and on board one of our LNG Carriers.  This opportunity involves day/night shift work, so you need to be flexible in working hours.

You will be driven, with an adventurous, can do attitude and resilience to challenging environments, an aptitude for learning, respectful and able to work
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* Please note:

** This is not a Sunbury-based opportunity. As part of the cadet programme, you will alternate between studying at your designated nautical college (South Shields or Fleetwood College) and gaining practical experience at sea onboard one of our LNG Carriers.# Minimum Entry Level Requirements#
* 48 UCAS points including 12 UCAS points from a Maths and/or Science subject and 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 / Grade C (or above) must include Mathematics, a Physical Science and  
* English Language Or
* Successful completion of a maritime/engineering HNC or HND (
* * or equivalent as approved by the college such as a level 3 pre cadetship) and 4 GCSE’s at grade 4 / Grade C (or above) in all the following subjects: mathematics, physical science and  
* English languageOr
* Qualifications equivalent to this level and discipline,which must include either GCSE pass at grade 4 / Grade C or above in mathematics, physical science and  
* English language
** OR
* * International  
* English language Testing Services (IELTS) grade 5.0 or higher
* Must be 18 years old by 1st September 2027
* Applicants normal place of residency is in the UK
* Applicants must successfully complete a company medical, an industry-standard medical examination, relevant background checks, and any required vaccinations to be eligible to undertake a placement at sea**
* *** English language proficiency is required to meet the requirements of the college course and for safe working  English is the working language on board the vessels, cadets must be able to understand and communicate effectively in English, including in relation to safety instructions and procedures.
* To enable us to assess your eligibility against the Minimum Entry Level Requirements,
** please provide full details of…