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The Royal Navy - Supply Chain Logistician Apprenticeship

Royal Navy · Portsmouth · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£20,400 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Starts
2 August 2030
Closing date
1 August 2030
Positions
59

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  • You’ll be part of an indispensable close-knit team of logisticians who ensure your colleagues and crewmates all over the world have what they need to be operationally effective, whether they’re delivering humanitarian aid or deployed on a combat mission. That means everything from bullets to bed linen, to fuel and food. Without you, global naval operations would literally grind to a halt
  • Learn about managing a complex global supply chain, and how to source the items you need, all over the world
  • Learn additional skills as an Incident Board operator, helping damage-control teams fight fires and floods

Your training

  • Once you have completed your training you will be a qualified Supply Chain Logistician (Supply Chain Warehouse Operative Level 2)

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.

Training and development continues throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational ships.

Follow on training consists of 14-weeks of role-specific training, focussing on:

  • Responsibility of the duty SC
  • Healthy and Safety
  • Defence Equipment and Support Organisation
  • Manual handling and personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Type of Storerooms
  • Security of storerooms
  • Customer Contact/Services
  • Sources of Supply
  • Prioritising Demands

Where it leads

  • Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks
  • As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers

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 skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatience

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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