• Take responsibility for the safety of your crew mates, whether that’s identifying a potential threat, or ensuring your ship is able to defend itself
• Maintain, diagnose and repair complex communications, sensors and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles, guns and anti-submarine torpedoes are fully operational
• Work on some of the most sophisticated electronic equipment in existence, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer
• Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem

Once you have completed your training, you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering

You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate, with your Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic apprenticeship under your belt. 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 five months of specialist engineering training, focussing on:

• Weapon systems
• Safety procedures
• Electrical and electronic repair techniques
• Hydraulics and pneumatics
• Essential tools and techniques

You will also achieve the following qualifications during your apprenticeship.

• Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic(Competence)
• Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)