Marine Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship
Royal Navy
Hampshire, PO2 8BY
Closes on Monday 1 June
Posted on 4 June 2024
Contents
Summary
As an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner), you’re the driving force of the boat. It’s down to you to keep our submarines moving, deep below the surface. You’ll often be on highly sensitive operations, where avoiding detection is paramount. Without the power you provide, the vessel, and your crewmates, are stranded.
- Annual wage
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£20,400 a year
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• A £5,000 bonus on being awarded your Dolphins – the mark of a qualified Submariner • Additional Submariner pay each day at sea when fully qualified
- Training course
- Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
- Hours
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Shifts To Be Confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 2 June
- Duration
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1 year 6 months
- Positions available
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70
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into keeping a submarine operational, from providing power for the engines, to maintaining crucial water purification and air circulation systems
- Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in challenging environments
- Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer
- Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the submarine remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest mistake can have a big impact
Where you’ll work
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8BY
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
ROYAL NAVY
Your training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
- Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
- Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
- Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
- Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
- Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
- Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.
Your training plan
- Once you have completed your training you will be Marine Engineering(Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic with a Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic
- You’ll start your naval career at an Able Rate. 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 33 weeks of role-specific training, where you’ll learn how the machinery on a submarine works and how to repair and even make components. You’ll then receive further training on submarine equipment, before going to sea for the first time. At the end of this phase, you’ll sit an exam. If you pass, you’ll earn your Dolphins - the mark of a qualified Submariner – and join your crew
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
No qualifications required – just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates. To find out more information including eligibility to join and to begin your application, please call into one of our Careers offices or visit the Royal Navy Recruitment website
About this company
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
After this apprenticeship
- 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
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROYAL NAVY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000255433.
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Closes on Monday 1 June
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Company’s application instructions
A job in the Naval Service means adventure, camaraderie – and lifelong prospects. Every day you make a difference. And no two days are the same. You could be policing the world's oceans, delivering humanitarian aid when natural or man-made disasters strike. Or you could be deployed in combat. No matter what job you do, you'll be a key part in operations around the world. Are you ready to go places?