The Royal Navy - Weapon Engineer Accelerated Apprentice (Submariner)
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Company: Royal Navy
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Location: Hampshire, PO2 8BY
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £33,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000041678
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Application Deadline Date: 01/08/2030
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Start Date: 02/08/2030
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Positions Available: 60
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Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Brief Description
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) as a Weapons Engineer means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that, you'll spend time in active service.
Training to be Provided
By the end of your training you will be qualified as a Level 3 Maritime Electrical Fitter, equivalent to 2 A-Levels.
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.
Future Prospects
You’ll start your naval career as a Probationary Leading Hand. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Petty Officer and beyond. 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.
Vacancy Detail
Duties and responsibilities will include:
Be a crucial part of one of our most respected and highly trained teams
- As a Weapon Engineer Submariner (WESM) you could be guaranteeing the efficiency of Spearfish torpedoes and Tomahawk missiles, or providing the nation's nuclear deterrent.
- Work on board a Vanguard Class submarine, ensuring the nation's nuclear deterrent is operational, or an Astute Class vessel where you'll be part of some highly classified hunter killer operations. Operate at the highest levels of the industry as you complete an accelerated scheme to become a nuclear engineer.
- After that, you can extend your service, apply to become a commissioned officer, or transfer your new skills to a career in the civilian sector.
Other Information
A quick thinker, with a passion for working with the latest equipment and technology. A problem-solver who can work well as part of a team. A real sense of adventure, with a high level of physical and mental fitness. Enthusiasm for fixing and maintaining electronic and mechanical systems.