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Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) Apprenticeship
Being an Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) means being pivotal to day-to-day operations. You’ll ensure our state-of-the-art warships are powered, maintained and ready for action. Wherever you are, whatever the problem, you’ll be finding innovative and resourceful solutions for fixing it on the way to becoming a world-class engineer.
Wage
£20,400 a year
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- Wide range of benefits including a House Purchase Scheme
- Six weeks of paid holiday every year
- Free medical and dental care
- Access to superb sports and fitness facilities
- Subsidised travel and accommodation
- Excellent pension scheme
Training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Hours
Shifts to be confirmed. 40 hours a week
Start date
Friday 2 August 2030
Duration
1 year 6 months
Positions available
200
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Be a key part of the immense engineering effort that goes into powering our ships, keeping every operation on track and making some essential missions possible
- Find innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems, applying the engineering skills and knowledge you gain, in a world where there is no such thing as standard
- Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated equipment on the planet, working with your team, under the guidance of the Marine Engineer Officer
- Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational. You’ll need to be precise and pay attention to detail, because even the smallest mistake can have a big impact on the rest of the ship
Where you'll work
Navy Command HQ
The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO2 8BY
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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ROYAL NAVY
Training course
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with quality, safety, health and environmental regulations.
- Read, analyse and interpret engineering data, drawings and documentation used in the operation and maintenance procedures.
- Use hand and power tools to measure, mark out, cut, drill, shape and finish components to the required engineering tolerances.
- Assembly, removal, maintenance and overhaul components, equipment and systems.
- Apply assembly and installation methods and techniques (such as mechanical fasteners, terminations, connectors, seals, gaskets, and jointing materials).
- Undertake testing, inspection and diagnostic activities on components, equipment and systems, making adjustments where applicable
- Comply with correct entry procedures and precautions for confined spaces.
Training schedule
The following qualifications will be awarded and will be available for delivery:
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Competence)
- Level 2 Diploma in Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (Knowledge)
- Functional skills if required
Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Marine Engineering - 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 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 four months of engineering training, focussing on:
- Learning how machinery works
- Safety procedures
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
The Royal Navy will give you skills. We’ll develop your abilities, train you to be the best, show you how to achieve your goals and give you recognised qualifications.
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Desirable qualifications
- GCSE in:
- Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 requirements
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.
About this 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.
https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers (opens in new tab)
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
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.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
ROYAL NAVY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is:
VAC2000041637.
Closes on Thursday 1 August 2030
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