Apprentice Workshop Technician

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together.

Business Unit Parts and Field Service is a global organisation with harmonised ways of working and tools to deliver the best possible services for our customers. In our global team we value, respect, and embrace different opinions and diversity. Safety, environment, and wellbeing are our foundation, and we never compromise them.

We are now looking for an Apprentice Workshop Technician for our Aberdeen workshop.

As a Apprentice Workshop Technician - Engine Services, your responsibilities include: 

• Attend college to complete a SVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Working alongside trained Technicians you will observe and learn how to execute workshop service tasks, such as marine engine overhauls, reconditioning, modification, cleaning and machining of reciprocating engine components.
• Whilst you work you will ensure that all activities in the workshop and on-site are carried out in accordance with the site safety rules and in compliance with the Company’s Health and Safety standard ISO 45001/2018.
• Learn how to understand and follow local work instructions to support with overhauling components.
• As your competence develops you will become an important part of the workshop team. As such some overtime hours may become necessary to maintain deadlines.

What skills do I need?

• Interest in and dedication to developing a career in Mechanical Engineering
• Committed to providing high quality work
• Reliable with excellent communication skills
• Able to work to deadlines and problem solve
• Able to work effectively within teams as well as independently

Why you and us 

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.  

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

Contact & next steps 

Submit your application before the deadline through our Careers portal. Applications through email will not be considered. After submitting your application you’ll receive a confirmation email. We try our best to get back to everyone within 2-3 weeks after application deadline. 

Last application date: 07/07/2026 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä

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