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The Royal Navy - Mine Warfare Specialist Apprenticeship

Royal Navy · Portsmouth · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£20,400 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Data technician (level 3)
Starts
2 August 2030
Closing date
1 August 2030
Positions
28

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

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

Your training

  • 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

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

No qualifications required - just that you pass a Recruit Test and are in a good state of health and fitness.

Skills they're looking for

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

Entry requirements

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

Where you'll work

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

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