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BMT • UK - Bath

MARINE ENGINEERING YEAR IN INDUSTRY (YII) PLACEMENT

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Job Description


Job Title: Year In Industry Placement – Marine Engineering

Permanent or Fixed term: Fixed Term
Flexibility:
This role is available full time only
Location:
In terms of location, this role is based in Bath/Bristol and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

About BMT
BMT is dedicated to tackling the most crucial engineering challenges of our era, fostering an environment where individuals with exceptional technical expertise provide meaningful, practical solutions. Committed to creating a safer, more efficient, effective, and sustainable future, BMT values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognisng their pivotal role in achieving our business purpose. Learn more about BMT at www.bmt.org.

At BMT, we pride ourselves on being a verified flexible workplace, providing freedom and choice. We understand not everyone has the same needs in order to make work work for them and their lives - we'd love you to discuss any requirements for flexibility with us - we can't promise to fulfil every request but we do promise to listen to what matters to you. Learn more about our flexible status at Flexa Careers

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means gaining access to a comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to empower your success. In addition to a competitive salary, our offerings encompass health, family, finance, and personal development, including:

  • Private Medical (family coverage)
  • Enhanced Pension
  • 18 weeks enhanced maternity pay (after a qualifying period of 1 year)
  • Family friendly policies
  • Committed to an inclusive culture
  • Wellbeing Fund – an annual fund for personal hobbies or interests
  • 26 Days Annual Leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Holiday Trading
  • Retail Vouchers
  • Professional Subscriptions

About The Role

We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity for a Year in Industry (YII) student in our team of Marine Engineers. As a Year in Industry student, you can expect to receive training from our experienced employees who will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experience to propel you to the next level in your career.

Marine vessels represent some of the most complex manufactured assets in the world and as such provide interesting, challenging and rewarding work for the people that design, build and support them through life. As a YII within our Marine Engineering team, you will have the opportunity to be involved in projects across the lifecycle of various types of vessels and across different sectors.

This role is based out of Bath office where the majority of people within the Capability are based. However, the capability is part of the UK and Europe region so a balance of in-office, remote and hybrid working will be considered. Travel to other BMT offices (we also have offices in Glasgow, Plymouth, Bristol and Bath) and customer sites will be necessary as and when required (occasional overseas travel may be required).

About You

We are looking students who have the following:

  • Currently studying a relevant degree such as Marine Engineering, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering;
  • An interest to work within this specialist domain;
  • Dedication to providing first-class service to our clients and the determination to further their career and gain Chartered Engineer status;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Excellent communication and team building skills.

What's Next?

If you are ready to contribute your skills and passion to a dynamic team addressing impactful challenges, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity with BMT. Join us in shaping a safer, more efficient, and sustainable future.



A message to recruitment agencies: We receive applications exclusively via our ATS. Please note that we do not accept CVs submitted via email to the HR department or staff within our Operational teams. We will not progress CVs shared on a speculative basis by email and you accept our right to pursue such candidates with no obligation to third-party terms and conditions or liability to a fee

Company benefits

Open to part-time employees
Open to job sharing
Open to compressed hours
Enhanced maternity leave – After 1 years service, enhanced maternity to max 18 weeks
26 days annual leave + bank holidays
Wellbeing allowance – £300
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
401K
Referral bonus
Employee discounts
Cinema discounts
Theme park discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Personal development days
Personal development budgets
L&D budget
Lunch and learns
Further education support
In house training
Professional subscriptions
Study support
Open to part time work for some roles

Working at BMT

Company employees:

1000

Gender diversity (m:f:n-b):

66:28:6

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Awards & Accreditations

Flexible

Flexible

Flexa awards 2025
Benefits

Benefits

Flexa awards 2025
Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
Professional Services

Professional Services

Industry awards 2023

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