Job Description

As an Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner), you'll be maintaining and preparing some of the most advanced defence technology ever developed. Patrolling the oceans and getting your hands on some incredible kit. You might be working with ballistic missile systems one day, and state-of-the-art sensors and radars the next.

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 you have completed your traninig you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-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 that will continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational submarines. When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by five months of Submariner weapons training, focussing on: Weapon systemsSafety proceduresElectrical and electronic repair techniquesHydraulics and pneumatics Essential tools and techniques This will be followed by a further four months at HMS Raleigh in the Submarine School, where you'll learn all about the boat and how to use the equipment. 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. 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 Problem solving skills Administrative skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Creative Initiative Non judgemental Patience Other 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.

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