The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Engineering Technician Accelerated Apprenticeship

Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme means accelerating your training and development within one of our most elite teams. You’ll be fast-tracked to real responsibility, getting your hands on some of the most advanced kit on the planet, and guaranteeing your warship’s performance as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.

Role

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 focussing 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 Weapon Engineering - Engineering Technician level 3

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

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.

Apprenticeship Standard
Engineering technician (level 3)
Training Provider
ROYAL NAVY
Working Week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
Expected Duration
42 Months
Positions Available
96
Closing Date
Saturday, 1st June 2024
Start Date
Sunday, 2nd June 2024

Desired 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

  • Math and English and at least one science GCSE or equivalent, grade GCSE Level C/4 (Essential)

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
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£34,000.00
Posted
Company
Royal Navy
Location
Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£34,000.00
Posted