The Royal Navy-Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice

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

Job summary

The Royal Navy invites applications for an apprenticeship in maritime mechanical and electrical mechanics (level 2). You will start as an Able Rate, with progression possible to Leading Hand and beyond as you gain experience and training.

You will complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by Submariner weapons training, and four months at HMS Raleigh, learning about the boat and equipment. Successful trainees earn their Dolphins and join the crew.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and IT skills required for complex onboard systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation for safety-critical tasks.
• Able to work under pressure in a team with precise procedures.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates and ensure systems are operational.
• Maintain and operate complex communication, detection and weapon systems.
• Complete daily rounds, check equipment and troubleshoot issues.

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

Education

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

Job description

• Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates. Whether that’s ensuring your boat is able to defend itself, or identifying threats and helping the submarine stay undetected
• Maintain and operate the complex communication, detection and weapon systems, and guarantee missiles, and torpedoes are fully operational
• Get your hands 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 boat remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem

Training

Once you have completed your traninig you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-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 that will continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational submarines. When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by five months of Submariner weapons training, focussing on:

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

This will be followed by a further four months at HMS Raleigh in the Submarine School, where you’ll learn all about the boat and how to use the equipment. At the end of this phase, you’ll sit an exam. If you pass, you’ll earn your Dolphins - the mark of a qualified Submariner - and join your crew.

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
• 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, total hours per week: 40.00.
• 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