At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the safety of your crew and maintain advanced weapon systems on board.
- Company: Join the Royal Navy, a prestigious organisation dedicated to protecting British interests.
- Benefits: Earn £20,400 a year with ongoing training and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic apprenticeship with potential for promotion to Commissioned Officer.
- Why this job: Work with cutting-edge technology and make a real difference in national security.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4) preferred; strong communication and problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Take responsibility for the safety of your crew mates, whether that’s identifying a potential threat, or ensuring your ship is able to defend itself.
Maintain, diagnose and repair complex communications, sensors and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles, guns and anti-submarine torpedoes are fully operational.
Work 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 ship remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem.
Training
Once you have completed your training, you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering. You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate, with your Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship under your belt. 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 five months of specialist engineering training, focussing on:
- Weapon systems
- Safety procedures
- Electrical and electronic repair techniques
- Hydraulics and pneumatics
- Essential tools and techniques
You will also achieve the following qualifications during your apprenticeship:
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Competence)
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)
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
- 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.
The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - 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.
