The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineering - Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprenticeship

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

Training:

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)

Training Outcome:
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

Employer Description:
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

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience