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The Royal Navy - Comms, Info Specialist (Submariner) - L3 ICT (Digital Comms Tech) Apprentice

Royal Navy · Portsmouth · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£20,400 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Information communications technician (level 3)
Starts
2 August 2030
Closing date
1 August 2030
Positions
70

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

  • Work on vessels at the forefront of our nation’s defence: a Vanguard class ballistic missile submarine (our nuclear deterrent) or an Astute class attack submarine
  • Using a cutting-edge comms kit, you’ll be handling extremely confidential data, including highly classified intelligence and personally sensitive crew mate information
  • Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems, to guarantee the safe transmission of information
  • Find a solution to whichever problem comes your way, working with your team in challenging environments and high-pressure situations

Your training

  • By the end of your apprenticeship, you will be a qualified Comms Specialist (Submariner) – Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required

Where it leads

  • 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

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

Things to consider

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.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience

Entry requirements

  • GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 8BY

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