Apprenticeship summary
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.
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.
When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by marine engineering training at HMS Sultan, focusing on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
- Safety procedures
Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into powering our ships, keeping every operation on track, and making some essential missions possible.
Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in a world where there is no such thing as standard.
Get your hands on of some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Marine Engineer Officer.
Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest oversight can have a big impact on the rest of the ship.
Desired skills
The Royal Navy will give you skills. We’ll develop your abilities, train you to be the best, show you how to achieve your goals and give you recognised qualifications.
Personal qualities
- A quick thinker, with a passion for working with the latest equipment and technology
- A problem-solver who can work well as part of a team
- A real sense of adventure, with a high level of physical and mental fitness
- Enthusiasm for fixing and maintaining electronic and mechanical systems
Desired qualifications
A minimum of three GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades C/4 or above, including English Language, Mathematics and at least one science.
Plus
Option 1:
- National Qualifications Framework Level 3 Diploma (with a minimum of a Merit Pass) in an engineering discipline,
Or.
Option 2:
- At least 48 UCAS points in A-levels (or equivalent) in Mathematics and a STEM subject
-
Monthly wage
£2,750.00
-
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Total hours per week: 40.00
-
Expected duration
42 months
-
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Closing date: 31 December 2021
For more information on this job opportunity click here.
