Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice
Royal Navy, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice
£20400
Royal Navy, Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
- Full time
- U
- Onsite working
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 6 days ago, 8 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Location ref: Stamshaw, City of Portsmouth
Full Job Description
- 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 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.
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience, GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired
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
Wage: £20,400 a year, Find the best degree, higher, and advanced apprenticeships across the UK. Fast-track your career, earn a competitive wage, and gain debt-free qualifications.
If you show the right commitment, skills, and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer.,
Direct job link
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/maritime-mechanical-electrical-mechanic-apprentice-127713110