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The Royal Navy-Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice

Royal Navy · Portsmouth · posted 9 July 2026

Wage
£20,400 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Intermediate (Level 2)
Standard
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Starts
2 August 2030
Closing date
1 August 2030
Positions
70

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  • Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates. Whether that’s ensuring your boat is able to defend itself, or identifying threats and helping the submarine stay undetected
  • Maintain and operate the complex communication, detection and weapon systems, and guarantee missiles, and torpedoes are fully operational
  • Get your hands on some of the most sophisticated electronic equipment in existence, working with your team, and under the guidance of the Engineer Officer
  • Complete daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the boat remains operational, and finding innovative solutions when there’s a problem

Your training

Once you have completed your traninig you will be a qualified Weapon Engineering (Submariner)-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 that will continue throughout your career with the Royal Navy. It takes place in two distinct environments: at onshore training facilities and on-board operational submarines. When you join you complete 10 weeks of basic naval training, followed by five months of Submariner weapons training, focussing on: 

  • Weapon systems
  • Safety procedures
  • Electrical and electronic repair techniques
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Essential tools and techniques

This will be followed by a further four months at HMS Raleigh in the Submarine School, where you’ll learn all about the boat and how to use the equipment. At the end of this phase, you’ll sit an exam. If you pass, you’ll earn your Dolphins - the mark of a qualified Submariner - and join your crew.

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

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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