Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

Royal Navy; Tipner; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy offers a structured apprenticeship for Marine Mechanics, beginning with intensive training and hands-on experience. Trainees start as Able Rate after foundational engineering training and have opportunities to advance with further development throughout a naval career.

Programs cover machinery, safety, repair work, and the use of essential tools, with emphasis on attention to detail, teamwork, and initiative in challenging environments.

Qualifications

• GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) is desired.
• Training includes 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by four months of engineering training focusing on machinery, safety, repairing equipment, making components and using essential tools.
• Clear progression from Able Rate to Leading Hand with continued training throughout a naval career.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily rounds and check equipment to ensure the ship remains operational.
• Be precise and pay attention to detail, as small mistakes can impact the ship.
• Apply engineering knowledge to solve complex problems and support operations on board.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Problem solving

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Initiative

Patience

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Competence)

Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)

Functional skills (if required)

Job description

• Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into powering our ships, keeping every operation on track and making some essential missions possible
• Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in a world where there is no such thing as standard
• Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, under the guidance of the Marine Engineer Officer
• Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational. You'll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest mistake can have a big impact on the rest of the ship

Training The following qualifications will be awarded and will be available for delivery:

• Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Competence)
• Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)
• Functional skills if required

Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Marine Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic. You'll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond. Training and development continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships. When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by four months of engineering training, focussing on:

• Learning how machinery works
• Safety procedures
• Repairing equipment
• Making components
• Using essential tools and techniques
• If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience, GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates.

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