The Royal Navy - Comms, Info Specialist (Submariner) - L3 ICT (Digital Comms Tech) Apprentice

Royal Navy; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is offering an apprenticeship for a Comms Specialist (Submariner) at Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Level 2, with progression toward higher roles through training.

You'll work on state-of-the-art naval comms gear, handle confidential data, and develop skills in communication, IT, and problem solving in demanding environments. Start date is 2029-08-02, with a 3-year duration and a 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4) is desired.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems on ships.
• Handle confidential data and highly sensitive crew information.
• Work with your team in challenging environments and high-pressure situations.
• Find practical solutions to problems encountered during training and operations.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

Job description

• Work on vessels at the forefront of our nation’s defence: a Vanguard class ballistic missile submarine (our nuclear deterrent) or an Astute class attack submarine
• Using a cutting-edge comms kit, you’ll be handling extremely confidential data, including highly classified intelligence and personally sensitive crew mate information
• Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems, to guarantee the safe transmission of information
• Find a solution to whichever problem comes your way, working with your team in challenging environments and high-pressure situations

Training

• By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Comms Specialist (Submariner) – Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What happens at the end

• You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond. 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

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

• GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired

Key details

• Wage: £20,400 a year
• Working week: Shifts to be confirmed.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 3 Years
• Start date: 2030-08-02
• Closing date: 2030-08-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Information communications technician (level 3)
• Training provider: ROYAL NAVY

About the employer

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