Direct Entry Petty Officer Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering)

If you’re passionate about engineering and looking for a challenge within the Submarine Service, the Degree Top Up Scheme could be for you.  You will join as a Leading Hand and commence training as a Marine or Weapons Engineer, with a clear route for promotion to Petty Officer, unlocking a fully funded BEng (Hons) Degree in Mechanical or Electronic Engineering whilst serving and being paid.

• When you’re deployed at sea, you’ll take the role of Marine Engineering Department Section Head, where you’ll lead on vital engineering projects.
• Depending on your chosen specialism, you’ll be responsible for sophisticated electrical or mechanical equipment across either propulsion, controls or ship systems.
• You’ll provide crucial support to the Head of Group, ensuring the systems in your charge are maintained and repaired to the highest level.
• As a senior member of your team, you’ll be responsible for providing guidance and training for less experienced engineers.
  
   

• A starting salary of over £47,700
• An excellent non-contributory pension scheme – we pay into it for you, so you don’t have to sacrifice any salary.
• Six weeks of paid holiday every year – plus public holidays. 
• Free medical and dental care.
• Amazing opportunities, including world travel and adventurous training for two weeks every year.
• Free gym and sports, from football to kayaking to kite-surfing.
• Forces Help to Buy scheme – a 0% loan to get you on, or further up, the housing ladder.
• Subsidised travel, accommodation and food.
• Handy discounts with lots of top brands, from Marriott hotels to Audi cars and high street stores. 

Opportunities open to you  

• Work towards a relevant degree such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Free professional registration with a recognised engineering council.

Skills you'll develop

• Adapt and build on your civilian experience, conducting maintenance in a challenging and dynamic environment.
• Learn to manage an engineering team responsible for maintaining some of the most powerful kit on the planet.
• Improve your leadership qualities and gain professional qualifications through the Institute of Leadership and Management levels.
  
   

• You'll need to be between 18 to 39 years old (You can start your application from 15 years and 9 months old however you must be at least 18 years old on day of entry to basic training)  
• A minimum of two GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics
• A formal academic engineering qualification at minimum of Level 4 (HNC or equivalent) 
• Three years’ experience maintaining and diagnosing faults on electric or mechanical systems. Relevant systems include; propulsion, controls, diesel engines, water plant, power generation and refrigeration
• Experience supervising and line managing at least two engineering technicians
• A National of the United Kingdom, a Commonwealth citizen or Dual National
• Pass the Naval Swimming Test

• 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