At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn to operate and repair advanced weapon systems while ensuring crew safety.
- Company: Join the Royal Navy, a leader in maritime defence and technology.
- Benefits: Earn £34,000 a year with comprehensive training and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for advancement and professional recognition.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths, English, and Science required; passion for engineering essential.
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.
Your job will focus on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
- Safety procedures
Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates, whether that’s identifying a potential threat, or ensuring your ship can defend itself. Maintain and operate complex communication, sensor and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles, guns and anti-submarine torpedoes are fully operational. Get a hold of some of the most sophisticated electronic equipment in existence, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Weapon Engineer Officer. Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem.
Training
Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Level 3 Maritime Electrical 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.
What happens at the end
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. It will also be recognised by Professional Institutions, so you can take a streamlined route to registering as an EngTech or an IEng. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
GCSE Mathematics 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 electrical 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 - Weapon 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.
