Parkol Marine Engineering Ltd

04/09/2026

🚢 WE’RE RECRUITING – TRAINEE / APPRENTICE ADMINISTRATOR

We’re looking for someone keen to learn, develop and build a career with us to join our team as a Trainee/Apprentice Business Administrator or Admin Assistant.

No previous experience is necessary — what matters most is a positive attitude, willingness to learn and a good work ethic.

📚 What we’ll provide:
• Full in-house training and support
• Supporting vocational training and qualifications
• The opportunity to learn about different areas of the business
• A friendly team environment
• The chance to develop and progress within the company

This is a great opportunity for someone starting out in their career, whether you’re leaving school, looking for an apprenticeship, or simply looking for a new direction and the opportunity to learn new skills.

If you’re organised, enthusiastic and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Interested? Please get in touch for more information or to apply - [email protected]

Come and join our team! ⚓

04/09/2026

Our Commercial Director Sally Atkinson and Project Manager Stacy Fleming are attending Tees Maritime Supply Chain Event on 21st September 2026 to meet other businesses working in the region's maritime sector.

Explore opportunities across the width and breadth of the Tees supply chain and connect with businesses from across the maritime sector.

03/09/2026

In Whitby this week - Sagittarius, Aquarius II and Atlas are in for work, and the refit of Harvest Moon continues.

03/09/2026

Build 072 this week - The spud legs have been fitted and the crane and winch are being tested. The wheelhouse console is now complete.

03/09/2026

Build 070 this week - Steps have been fitted between decks and work continues on the ramp, bulwarks, foredeck and freeing ports. Screed has been applied in the passenger and storage areas, and wheelhouse fitting continues. In the engine room and bilge/ballast pumping room, installation of plumbing, electrics and platforms is ongoing, and steering gear is being fitted in the steering room. In the crew quarters, work is being done inside deck hatches, along with a range of electrical, plumbing and joinery jobs.

The Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project is funded by UK Government, Levelling Up Fund, with a grant of £26.8M and Shetland Islands Council providing £18.6M.

03/09/2026

Build 073 this week - The first section of the boat is taking shape as the lower stern section is being constructed on the yard floor.

03/09/2026

Build 069 this week - The combined anchor windlass and mooring winch has been fitted to the foredeck and work continues on the travel gantry and port funnel. Further welding is being done around lower hull pipework and jobs continue in the wheelhouse and shelter deck. Inside the boat, joinery, electrical and plumbing installations are ongoing.

03/09/2026

Build 067 this week - Blocks have been fitted to the travel gantry and exhaust pipes have been installed in the funnel. Life raft cradles are in place on the wheelhouse and insulation is being fitted. Air conditioning components are being installed in the crew quarters and electrical work continues in the engine room.

27/08/2026

In Whitby this week - Crystal River is gleaming with her new paintwork and Harvest Moon's refit continues.

27/08/2026

Build 070 this week - The stern ramp is being fitted and various welding jobs continue around the deck. In the wheelhouse, insulation is being fitted and window surrounds are nearly complete. Work continues in the passenger room, crew accommodation and engine room.

The Fair Isle Ferry and Infrastructure Replacement Project is funded by UK Government, Levelling Up Fund, with a grant of £26.8M and Shetland Islands Council providing £18.6M.