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

Wage: £20,400 a year
Training course: Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Hours: Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00.
Start date: Friday 2 August 2030
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 70

Summary

As an Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner), you’ll be maintaining and preparing some of the most advanced defence technology ever developed. Patrolling the oceans and getting your hands on some incredible kit. You might be working with ballistic missile systems one day, and state-of-the-art sensors and radars the next.

Wage £20,400 a year Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) A £5,000 bonus on being awarded your Dolphins – the mark of a qualified Submariner Additional Submariner pay each day at sea once you’re fully qualified An excellent non-contributory pension scheme – we pay so you don’t have to sacrifice any salary Training course Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2) Hours Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00. 40 hours a week Start date Friday 2 August 2030 Duration 1 year 6 months Positions available 70

What you'll do at work

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

Where you'll work

Navy Command HQThe Admiral Sir Henry Leach BuildingPortsmouthHampshirePO2 8BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicableComply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.

Training schedule

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.

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

About this 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

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

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.