Introduction
Fancy being fast‑tracked to a crucial role in our world‑class marine engineering team? After accelerated training, it’s your job to make sure our state‑of‑the‑art warships are ready for action. Whatever the problem, you’ll keep us moving, from the Engine Room of a Type45 Destroyer to providing electricity for a Type23 Frigate.
About the Employer
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 £524billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British shipping, including the protection of vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.
What You’ll Do
You’ll be embarking on one of the world’s top apprenticeship schemes, which means training will be a constant feature of your time with us. You will work in two distinct environments: on‑shore training facilities and on‑board operational ships. Your key responsibilities include:
- Learning how machinery works
- Repairing equipment
- Making components
- Using essential tools and techniques
- Following safety procedures
- Being a key part of the immense engineering effort that powers our ships and keeps operations on track
- Finding innovative and resourceful solutions to complex problems
- Completing daily rounds, checking equipment to ensure the ship remains operational
- Paying precise attention to detail, recognising that even a small oversight can have a large impact
Training Outcome
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 and can rise through the ranks.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisational skills
- Problem‑solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical skills
- Team working
- Creative thinking
- Initiative
- Non‑judgemental attitude
- Patience
Qualifications
Essential:
- GCSE – Math and English and at least one science – GCSE Level C/4
Course Information
- Course: Maritime Mechanical Fitter (Level3)
- Level: 3
- Route: Engineering and Manufacturing
- Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
- Working week: shifts to be confirmed
- Expected duration: 3years6months
- Number of positions available: 96
- Training provider: Royal Navy
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