Maritime Watch keeper Supervisor Review
at Impellam Group
Level 2 Apprenticeship
Data Analysis
Portsmouth
Review Submitted: April 2025
Overall Rating
3.3 /5
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3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
3/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
I am a maritime watch supervisor, I lead a small team that updates the globally recognised maritime picture. Daily tasks include using big data sets to visually represent positions of ships at sea. I have daily interactions with cross government organisations relaying data and information. My role also requires me to provide training and refresher training to my colleagues that I lead.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Whilst I always enjoy learning and developing new skills, I feel that the programme that I am currently undertaking is not aligned to my job role making it difficult to meet KSB's required in the apprenticeship. I am hoping that as the apprenticeship develops it gives me more learning points and skills that I can develop within my role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Since starting I have learnt many new skills from a technical point of view, working with systems that I had no previous experience using. I started as a watch keeper but with my experience and strong leadership qualities I was able to get promoted to the position of watch supervisor.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
As I have settled into the programme the structure and organisation has become clearer and much better. The support from the Impellam training team ([This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]) and my tutor at PETA ([This section of the comment has been removed by a member of the Higherin Team because it did not meet our site terms and conditions]) is fantastic, any issues that I have had have been easily communicated and rectified quickly. The modules I have to complete are easily accessible.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I tend to not ask for much help, but when I do the training team at Impellam and PETA are always on hand to answer my questions and explain things. the support so far throughout my programme has been great.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We have a meeting 3 / 4 weeks via teams, where any questions are answered directly. But my tutor is always contactable via email and always responds in a timely manner. Support from the training provider has been great.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
I do not feel that the qualification is aligned to my role as a Maritime watch supervisor, I would say that my role is more of an analytical role not a technician role. As an example my assignments ask me to write about building cloud storage solutions and how I integrate this into my work place, this sort of thing is not in my job role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Unfortunately not, I would be interested in attending professional networking event / meetings but this is not something my role allows.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Impellam Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Impellam group are fantastic to work for, I have been able to progress in my role and there was a great support network from our line manager. From my first interview to now all the team are approachable and go above and beyond to help if they can. They also offer great initiatives like the diamond award where you can win £150 in vouchers and benefits like health care, electric vehicles and more.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Impellam Group?
Bring with you a great working ethos, with a good attitude, impellam will support you and help develop your skills and knowledge.
