Overview
As an Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner), you’ll be maintaining and preparing some of the most advanced defence technology ever developed. Patrolling the oceans and getting your hands on some incredible kit. You might be working with ballistic missile systems one day, and state‑of‑the‑art sensors and radars the next.
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. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters.
What You’ll Do
- Take responsibility for the safety of your crewmates, ensuring the boat can defend itself or identify threats and help the submarine stay undetected.
- Maintain and operate the complex communication, detection and weapon systems, guaranteeing missiles and torpedoes are fully operational.
- Work with sophisticated electronic equipment, collaborating 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 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. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks.
Skills Required
- 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
Qualifications
- Desired: GCSE – Math and English – GCSE Level C/4
Course Information
Course: Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2) – Level: 2 – Route: Engineering and manufacturing – Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate
Working Arrangements
- Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed, total hours per week: 40.00
- Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Number of Positions Available: 70
- Training Provider: ROYAL NAVY
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