Level 2
The Royal Navy - Marine Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship
Royal Navy · Portsmouth
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- Pay
- £20,400 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 2 Aug 2030
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Aug 2030
- Openings
- 200 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Royal Navy directly.
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What you would do
Being an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) means being pivotal to day-to-day operations. You’ll ensure our state-of-the-art warships are powered, maintained and ready for action. Wherever you are, whatever the problem, you’ll be finding innovative and resourceful solutions for fixing it on the way to becoming a world-class engineer.
Day to day
- 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 some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, 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 mistake can have a big impact on the rest of the ship
What you would study
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
The following qualifications will be awarded and will be available for delivery:
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Competence)
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)
- Functional skills if required
Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Marine Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic.
You’ll start your naval career as 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 four months of engineering training, focussing on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Safety procedures
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
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.
Training provider: ROYAL NAVY
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
What you need
- GCSE Math and English at grade GCSE Level C/4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- 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
After the 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.
Where
Portsmouth, South East (PO2).
About 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
Things to consider
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.
Reference 2000041637.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £20,400 a year
- Hours
- 40 a week
- Length
- 18 months
- Starts
- 2 Aug 2030
- Advertised closing date
- 1 Aug 2030
- Openings
- 200 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Royal Navy directly.
Know someone this would suit?