The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship Royal Navy
An Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) takes responsibility for the serviceability, readiness and accuracy of systems to make a Royal Navy Ship a Warship. You will be keeping advanced electronic systems, communications, information systems and weapons ready for action anywhere in the world.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£20,400.00
• House Purchase Scheme • Six weeks of paid holiday every year • Adventurous training • Free medical and dental care • Access to superb sports and fitness facilities • Subsidised travel and accommodation • Excellent pension scheme
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Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
18 Months
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Possible start date
02 Jun 2024
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Date posted
16 May 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000164385
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Positions
120 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates, 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
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- 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 is the expected career progression 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
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
Royal Navy
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers
Address
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
PO2 8BY
Training
Training provider
ROYAL NAVY
Apprenticeship standard
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer'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?
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 01 Jun 2024