VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of specialized vessels. VARD is aiming to lead the green and technological transition in maritime operations and offer you a trainee position joining us on our future quest for zero emission ships.
Through our specialized companies, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. Together with our shareholder Fincantieri S.p.A. Italy, we have unique strengths and competitive advantages.

We offer you to be a part of our innovative team consisting of highly skilled and enthusiastic 
employees where our core values empower us and drive us forward. As a trainee in VARD you will gain hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience in a global environment. In cooperation with the Norwegian Shipowners association, we offer a well-established 18-month Trainee program starting in August 2026, where you get to combine hands-on working with five academic modules hosted in Norway, Copenhagen, Singapore and London.

More information can be found at the website https://www.maritimetrainee.no/.

Applications will be processed consecutively, so do not hesitate to apply if you are interested. If you want to know more, please contact us or visit our stand at NTNU Trondheim 16. October. We will also participate at the recruitment event organized by the Maritime Trainee Program in Trondheim 24. September

Duties and responsibilities
In order to gain a broad experience within the organization, the trainee go through a program within 
3 of our Business areas, e.g.:
• Design and Engineering
• Planning and Project execution
• Ship Building Production
• Innovation and Technology development

Qualifications
We are preferably looking for MSc graduates or newly graduated MSc within the fields of:
• Ship Design
• Marine Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Hydro dynamics
• Renewable energy
• Other similar professions for the Maritime Industry

Fluent English-skills is a demand.

VARD works systematically for inclusion and diversity and encourage everyone to apply, even if your competence does not match 100% the above.

Personal qualities
It is important that the trainee shows interest to learn and experience the maritime industry.
Other personal qualities are:
• Maritime industry knowledge or interest
• Flexible, systematic, structured
• Prefer a work environment with variety and high speed
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communications skills and the ability to work well in teams
• Identify yourself with the VARD values Craftmanship, Salesmanship and Fellowship

We can offer
• We offer participation in the Maritime Trainee program from August 2026, for 18 months
• Permanent employment in a VARD company
• Internal mentor to support your development
• Salary according to the benchmark in the Maritime Trainee Program
• VARD Social activities to integrate as part of our OneTeam
• A good working environment with exciting and important tasks in an international 
environment
• Competitive pension scheme and insurance package
• Subsidized lunch in the office canteen
• Subsidized membership at the gym
• Flexible work from home policy
• Free mobile phone usage and subsidized internet at home
• Central office location and free parking
• We understand the importance of continuous learning and we strive to give you the chance 
to gain new skills and further develop your career

Om VARD

VARD is one of the major global designers and shipbuilders of offshore and specialized vessels. Headquartered in Norway and with approximately 10,000 employees, VARD operates ten strategically located shipbuilding facilities, including five in Norway, two in Romania, two in Brazil and one in Vietnam. Through its specialized subsidiaries, VARD develops power and automation systems, deck handling equipment, and vessel accommodation solutions, and provides design and engineering services to the global maritime industry. VARD’s long shipbuilding traditions, cutting-edge innovation and technology coupled with its global operations ensure access to the fastest growing oil exploration markets. The Group’s expertise and track record in constructing complex and highly customized offshore and specialized vessels have earned it recognition from industry players and enabled it to build strong relationships with its customers. VARD was listed on the Main Board of the Singapore Exchange on 12 November 2010. Majority shareholder Fincantieri Oil & Gas S.p.A., a wholly owned subsidiary of FINCANTIERI S.p.A., owns 55.63% in the Group. Headquartered in Trieste, Italy, FINCANTIERI is one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups and has, over its 200 years of maritime history, built more than 7,000 vessels.

Maritime Trainee – 2026 - Vard Group AS

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Bedrift: VARD
Stilling: Fulltidsjobb
Lokasjon: Ålesund
Søknadsfrist: 20. oktober 2025
Kontaktperson: Helene Dyb Aarøe
Telefon: +47 924 16 731