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The Royal Navy - Supply Chain Logistician - Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

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Logistics is the backbone of the Royal Navy. Sustaining over 35,000 men and women across the world, every day, is no mean feat. You’re right at the heart of this huge operation, part of the essential team who makes sure their crewmates across the Naval Service have everything they need, when they need it.

Role

  • You’ll be part of an indispensable close-knit team of logisticians who ensure your colleagues and crewmates all over the world have what they need to be operationally effective, whether they’re delivering humanitarian aid or deployed on a combat mission. That means everything from bullets to bed linen, to fuel and food. Without you, global naval operations would literally grind to a halt
  • Learn about managing a complex global supply chain, and how to source the items you need, all over the world
  • Learn additional skills as an Incident Board operator, helping damage-control teams fight fires and floods

Training

Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Supply Chain Logistician (Supply Chain Warehouse Operative)

You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond. If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer.

Training and development continues throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.

Follow on training consists of 14 weeks of role-specific training, focussing on:

  • Responsibility of the duty SC
  • Healthy and Safety
  • Defence Equipment and Support Organisation
  • Manual handling and personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Type of Storerooms
  • Security of storerooms
  • Customer Contact/ Services
  • Sources of Supply
  • Prioritising Demands

Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.

As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers.

Apprenticeship Standard
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Training Provider
ROYAL NAVY
Working Week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
Expected Duration
12 Months
Positions Available
59
Closing Date
Saturday, 1st June 2024
Start Date
Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience

Qualifications

  • Math and English GCSE or equivalent, grade GCSE Level C/4 (Desired)

About the Employer

Royal Navy
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. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates
Company
Royal Navy
Location
Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,400.00
Posted
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Company
Royal Navy
Location
Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,400.00
Posted