the - Weapon Engineer Accelerated Apprentice

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.

What you'll do

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.

Training

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.

After the apprenticeship

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.

Skills

• 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

• Essential: GCSE, Math and English and at least one science (grade GCSE Level C/4)

Things to consider

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.

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 £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

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Maritime electrical fitter (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: ROYAL NAVY
• Expected duration: 3 Years 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Shifts to be confirmed.
• Start date: 2 August 2030
• Positions available: 60
• Wage: £33,000 a year