Operating across the globe, the Royal Navy has over 30,000 active personnel working to support the free flow of trade, build relationships with allies and keep tabs on any threats to the UK’s security.
Some of their most senior roles, Captain and Commissioned Officer, have salaries of over £110,00. But for those just starting out in their career, the Royal Naval apprenticeships can be a great option to finding their sea legs and join the force.
There are two main apprenticeship streams to choose from; a rating role (intermediate) or an accelerated apprenticeship.
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Ratings, paid £18,500, join as part of the Royal Navy’s main workforce, doing work which is the foundation of its operations. Ratings progress through the ranks on merit and have the chance to be selected for officer training at any point. After six months this salary increases to £23,496.
Accelerated apprenticeships are for people who have an A-level in Maths or a STEM subject (equivalent to Level 3 diploma). These roles start as a leading hand, two ranks higher than most Engineering Technicians. This role earns over £37,000 from day one and there is a choice between air, submarine, weapon or marine engineering.
For apprenticeships, there is a 10-week stint of training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall where basically military skills are taught. Apprenticeships then take around 12-18 months to complete and after about two years its expected apprentices will reach the rank of Leading Hand.
Here’s a full list of the Royal Naval roles that are being advertised at the moment:
Direct Entry Petty Officer Engineering Technician – £38,500
Accelerated Apprentice Petty Officer Scheme Marine Engineering – £37,500
Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Weapon Engineering) – £37,500
Accelerated Apprentice scheme (Air Engineering) – £37,500
Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (CIS) – £37,500
Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) – £37,000
Aircraft Controller – £23,000
Dental Nurse – £19,500
Air Engineering Technician – £18,500
Catering Services (Chef) – £18,500
Warfare Specialist – £18,500
Warfare Intelligence Specialist – £18,500
Survival Equipment Technician (SET) – £18,500
Supply Chain Logistician (Submariner) – £18,500
Supply Chain L gistician – £18,500
Seaman Specialist – £18,500
Royal Navy Police – £18,500
Radiographer (Student) – £18,500
Royal Marines Commando – £18,500
Royal Marines Bugler – £18,500
Royal Marines Musician – £18,500
Operating Department Practitioner (Student) – £18,500
Catering Services (Chef) (Submariner) – £18,500
Naval Airman Aircraft Handler – £18,500
Mine Warfare Specialist – £18,500
Mine Clearance Diver – £18,500
Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner) – £18,500
Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) – £18,500
Medical Assistant – £18,500
Medical Assistant (Submariner) – £18,500
Hydrography and Meteorology Specialist – £18,500
Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner) – £18,500
Communications and Information Systems Specialist (CIS) – £18,500
Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) – £18,500
Cyber Operative – £18,500
Dental Hygienist – £18,500
Cryptologic Technician- £18,500
Writer (Submariner) – £18,500
Writer Logistician – £18,500
Warfare Specialist (Submariner) – £18,500
Apprentice Communications Information Systems – £16,500
Apprentice Engineering Technician (RFA) – £16,500
Apprentice Seamanship (RFA) – £16,500
Biomedical Scientist (Student) – £16,500
Mental Health Nurse (Student) – £15,500
Naval Nurse (Student) – £15,500
Royal Marines Reserve (Ex-regular Forces) – £5,213
Royal Marines Reserve (no advertised salary)
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