Marine Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

Summary

As an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner), you’re the driving force of the boat. It’s down to you to keep our submarines moving, deep below the surface. You’ll often be on highly sensitive operations, where avoiding detection is paramount. Without the power you provide, the vessel, and your crewmates, are stranded.

Wage

£20,400 a year

• A £5,000 bonus on being awarded your Dolphins – the mark of a qualified Submariner • Additional Submariner pay each day at sea when fully qualified

Training course

Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)

Hours

Shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 2 August 2030

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

70

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

• Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into keeping a submarine operational, from providing power for the engines, to maintaining crucial water purification and air circulation systems
• Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in challenging environments
• Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer
• Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the submarine remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest mistake can have a big impact

Where you'll work

Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8BY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

ROYAL NAVY

Training course

Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)

What you'll learn

Course contents

• Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
• Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
• Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
• Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
• Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
• Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.

Training schedule

• Once you have completed your training you will be Marine Engineering(Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic with a Level 2 Diploma in Maritime Mechanical and Electrical Mechanic
• You’ll start your naval career at 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 33 weeks of role-specific training, where you’ll learn how the machinery on a submarine works and how to repair and even make components. You’ll then receive further training on submarine equipment, before going to sea for the first time. At the end of this phase, you’ll sit an exam. If you pass, you’ll earn your Dolphins - the mark of a qualified Submariner – and join your crew

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• 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

Other requirements

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