Submariner – Data Technician Apprenticeship With The Royal Navy: #CreateYourFuture Opportunity

Being a Warfare Specialist (Submariner), means working with some of the most advanced computer systems available to identify, track and, if required, destroy potential threats. This will involve the covert monitoring of all other vessels (surface and sub-surface, friend or foe) within range of the advanced array of different sensors onboard.

Apprenticeship summary

You will work as in integral member of the Ship’s Company and a proud representative of the Submarine Service.

  • Operating the various Tactical systems assisting in all aspects of submarine warfare
  • When on the surface you will act as the Radar operator and as part of the Ship’s Protection Force be trained in the use of weaponry, such as the 5.56mm rifle and General Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), designed to protect the submarine and its Ship’s Company in all areas around the globe
  • Using your expert knowledge gained during world class training, you will use some of our most advanced equipment to identify and track any contact (friend or foe), passing your assessments to the Warfare Officer who will use them to make key decisions
  • Whether you’re at sea providing our nation’s nuclear deterrent, hunting other submarines or on exercise in domestic waters, the work you do is vital to the navigation and warfare capabilities of your submarine

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

  • Reliability and a willingness to learn
  • First-class at working within a team
  • A high level of physical and mental fitness
  • An adventurous spirit

Desired qualifications

No qualifications required – just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness.

  • Monthly wage

    £1,666.66

  • Working week

    Shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    18 months

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

Closing date: 31 December 2021

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