The Royal Navy - Comms Specialist (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Apprentice

As an Engineering Technician Communications and Information Systems Specialist (Submariner) you'll be part of the elite Silent Service and a central member of your vessel’s engineering team. Using ultramodern radio and satellite systems to communicate with off-vessel command, you’re key to tactical and strategic communications.

Role

  • Work on vessels at the forefront of our nation’s defence: a Vanguard class ballistic missile submarine (our nuclear deterrent) or an Astute class attack submarine
  • Using cutting-edge comms kit, you’ll be handling extremely confidential data, including highly classified intelligence and personally sensitive crewmate information
  • Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems, to guarantee the safe transmission of information
  • Find a solution to whichever problem comes your way, working with your team in challenging environments and high-pressure situations

Training

  • By the end of your apprenticeship you will be a qualified Comms Specialist (Submariner)-Maritime Mechanical & Electrical Mechanic Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand 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
Apprenticeship Standard
Maritime mechanical and electrical mechanic (level 2)
Training Provider
ROYAL NAVY
Working Week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
70
Closing Date
Monday, 1st June 2026
Start Date
Tuesday, 2nd June 2026

Desired 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

  • Math and English GCSE or equivalent, grade GCSE Level C/4 (Desired)

About the Employer

Royal Navy
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
Company
Royal Navy
Location
Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,400.00
Posted
Company
Royal Navy
Location
Navy Command HQ, The Admiral Sir Henry Leach Building, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
Employment Type
Intermediate Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,400.00
Posted