At a Glance
- Tasks: Train in marine engineering, repair equipment, and solve complex problems on operational ships.
- Company: Join the Royal Navy, a prestigious organisation dedicated to protecting British interests.
- Benefits: Earn £34,000 a year, gain qualifications, and enjoy career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic training environment with potential for promotion to Commissioned Officer.
- Why this job: Be part of an elite apprenticeship that leads to exciting naval engineering careers.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths, English, and one science at grade C/4 or above required.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 34000 £ per year.
You’ll be embarking on one of the world’s top apprenticeship schemes, which means training will be a constant feature of your time with us. As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be valued by a future civilian employer. It will also be recognised by Professional Institutions, so you can take a streamlined route to registering as an EngTech or an IEng.
The apprenticeship takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.
You will focus on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
- Safety procedures
Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into powering our ships, keeping every operation on track, and making some essential missions possible. Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain in a world where there is no such thing as standard. Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Marine Engineer Officer. Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest oversight can have a big impact on the rest of the ship.
Training
Once you are qualified you will be qualified as a Maritime Mechanical Fitter, equivalent to 2 A-Levels. When you join, you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by marine engineering training at HMS Sultan. You’ll start your Naval Career as a Probationary Leading Hand. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Petty Officer and beyond.
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 and at least one science (grade GCSE Level C/4) - essential.
Key details
- Wage: £34,000 a year
- Working week: Shifts to be confirmed.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 3 Years 6 Months
- Start date: 2030-08-02
- Closing date: 2030-08-01
- Apprenticeship standard: Maritime mechanical fitter (level 3)
- 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.
The Royal Navy - Marine Engineering - Accelerated 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.
