The Royal Navy - Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner) - Marine Engineer
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Be a crucial part of one of our most respected and highly trained teams
- As a Marine Engineer Submariner (MESM) you'll be supporting your boat's nuclear reactor, ensuring its safe operation, and maintaining all the support systems that are vital to submarine missions
- Work on board a Vanguard Class submarine, ensuring the nation's nuclear deterrent is operational, or an Astute Class vessel where you'll be part of some highly classified hunter killer operations
- Operate at the highest levels of the industry as you complete an accelerated scheme to become a nuclear engineer
- After that you can extend your service, apply to become a commissioned officer, or transfer your new skills to a career in the civilian sector
Requirements
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00.
Skills
Required qualifications
Training & development
By the end of your training you will be qualified as a Level 3 Maritime Mechanical Fitter, equivalent to 2 A-Levels.
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.
You’ll start your naval career as a Probationary Leading Hand. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Petty Officer 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.
Things to consider
A quick thinker, with a passion for working with the latest equipment and technology. A problem-solver who can work well as part of a team. A real sense of adventure, with a high level of physical and mental fitness. Enthusiasm for fixing and maintaining electronic and mechanical systems.