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The Royal Navy - Warfare Specialist (Submariner) Data Technician 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
100

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

  • You will work as in integral member of the Ship's Company and a proud representative of the Submarine Service
  • Operating the various Tactical systems assisting in all aspects of submarine warfare
  • When on the surface you will act as the Radar operator and as part of the Ship's Protection Force be trained in the use of weaponry, such as the 5.56mm rifle and General-Purpose Machine Gun (GPMG), designed to protect the submarine and its Ship's Company in all areas around the globe
  • Using your expert knowledge gained during world class training, you will use some of our most advanced equipment to identify and track any contact (friend or foe), passing your assessments to the Warfare Officer who will use them to make key decisions
  • Whether you're at sea providing our nation's nuclear deterrent, hunting other submarines or on exercise in domestic waters, the work you do is vital to the navigation and warfare capabilities of your submarine

Your training

  • When you have completed your training, you will be a qualified Warfare Specialist (Submariner) (Data Technician) 
  • You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond

Where it leads

  • 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

At the end of your Apprenticeship training, you will have achieved: • Level 3 Apprenticeship – Data Technician You can also gain academic qualifications such as GCSEs, A-levels, even a degree. As well as helping you develop your Royal Navy career, everything you achieve will be recognised and valued by future civilian employers. 

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation 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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