Job Description

Logistics is the backbone of the Royal Navy. It's your job to work closely with your Logistics Officer to make sure your crewmates have what they need, when they need it €“ wherever you are in the world. But being a logistician in the Submarine Service is different. Without you, the submarine wouldn't €“ and couldn't €“ be operational.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Once your initial training is complete you will be qualified as Supply Chain Logistician (Submariner) (Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship) level 2. Functional skills if required. After successfully completing your professional training, you will stay another four months at HMS Raleigh in the Submarine School. You'll learn about submarine operations, including warfare, weapons, nuclear propulsion and escape training, and go to sea in a submarine. After this, there'll be a test to check your knowledge. When you pass, you'll earn your €˜Dolphins' €“ the coveted badge of a qualified Submariner. Where you'll work Navy Command HQ The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building Portsmouth Hampshire PO2 8BY

Required Skills & Qualification

Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Problem solving skills Administrative skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other You can also gain academic qualifications such as GCSEs, A-levels, even a degree. As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers.

Employer

Royal Navy

Hampshire, PO2 8BY

Provider

ROYAL NAVY

About Employer

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