Level 3
The Royal Navy - Mine Warfare Specialist 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
- 28 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Royal Navy directly.
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What you would do
We need to make the seas safe. For our warships, for civilian ships, for everyone. And that’s where you come in. You’ll be at the heart of these missions whether they’re in a Mediterranean port, or on operations in the Persian Gulf. As a Mine Warfare Specialist you’ll lead the way for our fleet, clearing any mines in its path.
Day to day
You’ll make sure our missions are possible whatever they’re for, from delivering essential humanitarian aid, to embarking on conflict operations.
- Find mines using sonar, and then launch remote controlled mine disposal vehicles.
- Gain a wide range of skills, from basic seamanship to manning light weaponry
- Be responsible for the safety of your ship and everyone on board
- Stay quick thinking and focused at all times
What you would study
Data technician (level 3)
- By the end of your training you will be a qualified Mine Warfare Specialist (Data Technician) Level 3
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Training provider: ROYAL NAVY
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00.
What you need
- GCSE Math and English at grade GCSE Level 4 (desired)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
After the apprenticeship
You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond.
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
No qualifications required - just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness.
Reference 2000041661.
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
- 28 positions
- Last checked
- an hour ago
Applications are handled by Royal Navy directly.
Know someone this would suit?