The Royal Navy - Royal Marines Commando - HM Forces Serviceperson (Public Services) Apprenticeship in Portsmouth

There’s no such thing as an average day in the Royal Marines, and there’s no such thing as an average Commando. You’ll need to be exceptional just like the rest of your team, with the same ethos – and the same state of mind.

Play a key role in dealing with manmade, humanitarian and naturally occurring crises. Your missions will be varied, ranging from amphibious assaults and humanitarian aid, to large scale combat operations. Deploy to where you’re needed most, from the coldest climes and the hottest deserts, to the most hostile jungles and the highest mountains. Whatever challenges you face, you’ll need to adapt to get the job done.

Develop your military skills, before selecting a specialisation to become anything from an Armourer to a Mountain Leader. Travel the world, protecting your nation’s interests as part of a team renowned for its unity and brotherhood. You’ll form ties – special bonds with your comrades – that will never be broken.

Training

By the end of your training you will be a qualified Royal Marines Commando - HM Forces Serviceperson (Public Services). You’ll start your career as a Marine. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Corporal and beyond. If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Marines are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks. Functional Skills in English and maths if required.

What happens at the end

Training and development continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. When you join, you’ll spend 32 weeks at Commando Training Centre Royal Marines (CTCRM) in Lympstone and learn the skills you need to become an elite amphibious soldier. At this stage you can choose an area of specialisation and train for roles such as armoured support, driver and medical assistant. And the higher up the ranks you climb, the more options you’ll have open to you.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

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
• Start date: 2030-08-02
• Closing date: 2030-08-01
• Apprenticeship standard: HM forces serviceperson (protective services) (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.