At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Royal Navy to maintain and innovate submarine systems, ensuring operational excellence.
- Company: Be part of the Royal Navy, safeguarding British interests globally.
- Benefits: Earn £20,400 a year with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting career progression from Able Rate to Commissioned Officer with continuous development.
- Why this job: Work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic environment while making a real difference.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4) preferred; problem-solving and teamwork skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 20400 - 20400 £ per year.
Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into keeping a submarine operational, from providing power for the engines to maintaining crucial water purification and air circulation systems.
Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain in challenging environments.
Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer.
Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the submarine remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest mistake can have a big impact.
Training
Once you have completed your training you will be Marine Engineering (Submariner) - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic with a Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic. You’ll start your naval career at an Able Rate. 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 33 weeks of role-specific training, where you’ll learn how the machinery on a submarine works and how to repair and even make components. You’ll then receive further training on submarine equipment before going to sea for the first time. 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.
- 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.
Marine Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship in Portsmouth employer: Royal Navy
The Royal Navy offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment at HMS Collingwood, Fareham, where you can make a significant impact by training the next generation of CIS(T) Maintainers. With a strong emphasis on professional development, safety, and quality, employees benefit from tailored training programmes and opportunities to contribute to modernised course development. Join a supportive team that values collaboration and innovation, ensuring your skills are honed in a prestigious and mission-driven organisation.
