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The Royal Navy - Mine Warfare Specialist Apprenticeship
Royal Navy · ROYAL NAVY
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Salary
£20,400 a year
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
28
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Data technician (level 3)
Start date
2 August 2030
Application deadline
1 August 2030
Posted
9 July 2026
Vacancy reference
2000041661
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
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
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · Math and English · Grade GCSE Level 4
Training & development
- 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
Future prospects
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.
Things to consider
No qualifications required - just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness.
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
Website
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers