The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

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

Job summary

The Royal Navy offers a Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic apprenticeship leading to level 2 qualification. You start as an Able Rate and train across onshore facilities and ships, earning £20,400 per year with a 40-hour week and a 1 year 6 month duration.

Initial training includes 10 weeks basic naval training followed by five months of specialist engineering training focusing on weapon systems, safety procedures, electronics repair, hydraulics and essential tools.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or higher is desirable.
• Apprenticeship standard: Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2).
• Training and development occur across onshore facilities and ships.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for safety of crew mates and ship operations.
• Maintain, diagnose and repair complex communications, sensors and weapon systems.
• Complete daily rounds and ensure equipment remains operational with innovative problem-solving.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Creative

Initiative

Patience

Education

GCSE Maths & English (grade C/4)

Job description

• Take responsibility for the safety of your crew mates, whether that’s identifying a potential threat, or ensuring your ship is able to defend itself
• Maintain, diagnose and repair complex communications, sensors and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles, guns and anti-submarine torpedoes are fully operational
• Work on some of the most sophisticated electronic equipment in existence, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer
• Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem

Training

Once you have completed your training, you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering

You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate, with your Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship under your belt. 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 five months of specialist engineering training, focussing on:

• Weapon systems
• Safety procedures
• Electrical and electronic repair techniques
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Essential tools and techniques

You will also achieve the following qualifications during your apprenticeship.

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

What happens at the end

• 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
• 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: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start date: 2030-08-02
• Closing date: 2030-08-01
• Apprenticeship standard: Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (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