Graduate engineer cadet

In all bp ships you will have your own cabin that is ensuite, so you can be assured you will have total privacy, should you need it.

bp cadets, after successfully completing their studies, that are hired on board our ships can expect a salary starting at £35,000 tax-free once they are employed. Because you are working in international waters, and not on UK land your earnings are not subject to UK taxation, therefore you do not pay any tax on your earnings!

All of our ships have wifi on board. Of course the strength of that wifi will depend on where you are in the world and what ship you are on, but every day you will have allotted time with internet access to help you stay in touch with your loved ones, as well as dedicated telephone times.

At your college you will have a dedicated tutor to help you with any problems or areas for development you are not able to address in class, where you are taught by experts in their field with real experience of doing what they will teach you. You will also be studying alongside other bp cadets with access to study groups to help you gear up for life on board.

Unfortunately there won’t be a way for you to get off the vessel once it’s at sea unless it’s due to dock somewhere. We’ll do our very best to be supportive if you’re going through a difficult time, but please bear this in mind before you apply.

We want you to feel safe and comfortable and when possible, and requested by a female employee, a female doctor will be provided if a shore based medical review or telemedicine is required onboard. It is important to note however if emergency treatment is required the employee will be allocated a doctor regardless of gender in order to preserve life as a first priority.

As far as possible and operational constraints permitting,  we try to have two female officers on onboard at any time. Having said that, bp also has strong values – one of which is respect – and we find that everyone on board treats everyone with respect and like family. bp also has a strong diversity and inclusion culture and if anyone feels worried or intimidated, we take it very seriously. There are procedures in place to protect you and multiple ways to address any concerns whilst onboard, so don’t think twice about speaking to the cadet performance and development officer, who will be responsible for you from bp’s perspective. Your safety is more important than anything.