Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 applicable.
• Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.

Training and Career Progression

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, focusing 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.

GCSE or equivalent in: Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4). The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

• 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

Benefits

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. £20,400 a year. 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.