The Royal Navy - Supply Chain Logistician Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

The Royal Navy is offering a 1-year apprenticeship for a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative (level 2). You’ll join a logistics team responsible for sourcing items globally to support naval operations, from everyday supplies to mission-critical equipment.

During training you will become a qualified Supply Chain Logistician, with 14 weeks of role-specific training and onshore and onboard development. Shifts and a 40-hour week apply.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) – desired.
• Strong communication and IT skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn about managing a complex global supply chain and sourcing items worldwide.
• Develop skills as an Incident Board operator to support damage-control teams.
• Participate in 14 weeks of role-specific training and onshore/shipboard development.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

• You’ll be part of an indispensable close-knit team of logisticians who ensure your colleagues and crewmates all over the world have what they need to be operationally effective, whether they’re delivering humanitarian aid or deployed on a combat mission. That means everything from bullets to bed linen, to fuel and food. Without you, global naval operations would literally grind to a halt
• Learn about managing a complex global supply chain, and how to source the items you need, all over the world
• Learn additional skills as an Incident Board operator, helping damage-control teams fight fires and floods

Training

• Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Supply Chain Logistician (Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2)

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.

Training and development continues throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on‑board operational ships.

Follow on training consists of 14‑weeks of role‑specific training, focussing on:

• Responsibility of the duty SC
• Healthy and Safety
• Defence Equipment and Support Organisation
• Manual handling and personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Type of Storerooms
• Security of storerooms
• Customer Contact/Services
• Sources of Supply
• Prioritising Demands

What happens at the end

• Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks
• As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• 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, total hours per week: 40.00.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year
• Start date: 2030-08-02
• Closing date: 2030-08-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
• 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