Apprentice Diver

Working at Boskalis is about creating new horizons and sustainable solutions. In a world where population growth, an increase of global trade, demand for (new) energy and climate change are driving forces, we challenge you to make your mark in finding innovative and relevant solutions for complex infrastructural and marine projects. 

In your job you will work for the offshore energy division. Boskalis has one of the largest global fleets of specialized offshore vessels, allowing us to carry out a broad range of offshore activities. We provide innovative and sustainable all-round solutions to tackle major worldwide maritime challenges. Our Offshore Energy division supports sustainable energy solutions such as wind energy as well as traditional fossil facilities. We’re involved in the entire journey from developing and transporting to maintaining and decommissioning these facilities.

Make your mark as an Apprentice Diver at Boskalis Subsea Services in Aberdeen.  Launch your offshore Diving career with a structured development programme designed to take you from an entry-level Surface Supplied Diver to a competent Saturation Diver. Through a combination of formal training and hands-on offshore experience, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to safely support construction, inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), Decommissioning, and Rigging operations.

Your responsibilities as an Apprentice Diver:

The main responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to;

• Actively participate in all office-based inductions and business stream familiarization programs which form a part of the training program
• Remain complaint with all operational and safety requirements when representing BSS on training courses and worksites.
• Participate in all required training (including attendance of the 10-week consecutive diver training programme), competency assessments, and development activities associated with the apprenticeship programme.
• Assist in the preparation and operation of all associated support equipment under supervision.
• Support offshore diving operations while working under the direction of appointed supervisors and experienced diving personnel.
• Develop practical competence in surface supplied and saturation diving systems as training and certification progress.
• Gain experience across offshore construction, inspection, repair and maintenance (IRM), decommissioning, rigging, and associated subsea activities.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to personal safety, the safety of others, and compliance with company procedures, industry standards, and legislative requirements.
• Maintain training records, logbooks, and competence documentation as required by the apprenticeship scheme and regulatory bodies.

You can make your mark as an Apprentice Diver if you are able to meet the following entry requirements: 

• Age: minimum 18 years old.
• Health and Fitness: ability to meet the medical and physical requirements associated with offshore commercial and saturation diving throughout the duration of the programme.
• Work Experience: exposure to the offshore working environment and rotational shift patterns (desirable).
• Operations: ability to complete and Pass the Divers aptitude assessment at a Diver training school where you are exposed to submerged diving activities and emergency response
• Operations: demonstrate aptitude and commitment to work as a rigger during offshore operations.
• Location – Onshore and Offshore: ability to commute to the Westhill Office (during office training periods) and willingness to travel for extensive periods (during offshore training /assignments).
• Technical: ability to demonstrate the aptitude, commitment, and capability to develop the technical competencies required to progress through the apprenticeship programme and ultimately qualify as a competent Saturation Diver.
• Behavioural: ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach and contribute positively to the safe and efficient delivery of offshore diving projects.

What you can expect

• A dynamic environment: A job that allows you to collaborate with a talented team of experts from different backgrounds and contribute to making a significant impact.
• Rewarding conditions: Besides a competitive salary, you will be part of a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance and death in service benefit.
• Career development: We offer you plenty of opportunities to bring out the best in yourself for example through (online) courses at our Boskalis academy.  
• Opportunities to connect with colleagues across the organization: Through networking and knowledge-sharing sessions, events, and employee communities.

Extra information

• Your team:  you will report to the Diving Manager.
• Where you will work: You will work both Onshore (Office and/or Training Centres) and Offshore (designated Diving Support Vessels).
• Full/part- time job: The position of Apprentice Diver is a full-time role: 35 hours per week (Onshore) with a combination of Offshore days (12-hour shifts).
• Next steps: Apply easily by completing the online application form. Interviews are held in the office. Once it’s clear we’re a good match, we’ll make you an offer – and look forward to welcoming you to the company.

We are more than happy to answer your questions about the position of Apprentice Diver.  Please contact Matthew Hurrel, Recruiter.

Please note: successful applicants need to be available on the following dates.:

• 25th or 26th November 2026: in-person Interviews (Boskalis Office)
• 11th January 2027: Start Date (Boskalis Office)
• 8th February 2027: 10-week program at national external training provider.

Apply by filling in your details and by uploading your cover letter and CV on our careers site.

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Disclaimer for Recruiters and Recruitment Agencies 

We appreciate your interest in our vacancies and understand that your candidate might be enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity. However, our recruitment process is not structured this way, at Boskalis we handle recruitment ourselves. Therefore, we do not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. Any submission will be treated as a direct application.