
Working at James Fisher
With over 175 years of maritime heritage, James Fisher is now a global marine solutions provider, trusted to deliver in some of the world’s most complex and critical environments.
We operate across Energy, Defence and Maritime Transport — pioneering safe, innovative solutions that solve tough challenges for our customers and protect the future of our oceans.
Whether it’s a submarine rescue, a ship-to-ship fuel transfer, or supporting offshore wind, our people make it possible — and we’re always looking for more of them.
Bring your skills, your ideas, your ambition — and help us shape safer, smarter, more sustainable marine solutions around the world.
“Our purpose is clear: to harness the Blue Economy for future generations.”
Join us and help shape a safer, more sustainable maritime future.

Career pathways at James Fisher
Whether you’re starting your career or looking to grow in a specialist role, we offer a range of opportunities tailored to your experience and ambition.
Early careers
Explore apprenticeships and other training pathways designed to support your development.
Experienced professionals
From engineering and operations to commercial and technical roles, we are actively hiring across our global business.

Start your career at sea with a James Fisher Cadetship
Looking for a career that’s different from anything on land? Our Cadetship programme gives you the chance to earn recognised qualifications, travel, gain real responsibility, and build a future in the Merchant Navy.
As a James Fisher Cadet, you’ll split your time between college-based study and hands‑on experience at sea. Over the three‑year programme, you’ll work towards your Officer of the Watch (OOW) certificate in either Deck or Engineering, as well as a formal qualification such as an Advanced Certificate.

Diversity, inclusion & development
Join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.
We are focused on building fair and trusted relationships with customers and suppliers, and empowering communities to grow and prosper.

Your questions answered (FAQs)
Find answers to common queries about careers at James Fisher in our FAQ section
We are proud to partner with VERCIDA to ensure we attract and retain talent from a wide range of backgrounds with a fully inclusive recruitment process. View our employer profile.

Explore our current vacancies and discover opportunities to build your career with James Fisher.
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