GREENOCK-based ship repair and maintenance company Dales Marine has launched a new apprenticeship programme.

The firm is looking to take on apprentice engineers, platers/fabricators and welders on four-year courses.

Managing director Michael Milne said: "We are delighted to be opening our 2021 apprentice intake this month.

"Dales is fully committed to its staff and developing our people in a way that helps to build specific skills that are required by the industry.

"Our apprenticeship programme is a way in which we can further invest in creating our workforce for the future."

Applications for the 2021 apprentice intake close on February 28.