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Logistics & Personnel Rating

Logistics & Personnel Rating

Join the beating heart of our entire operation, working as part of the essential teams who make sure everyone has what they need, when they need it.

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At a glance

Logistics and Personnel Ratings are the backbone of the Royal Navy, helping sustain over 35,000 men and women across the world. It’s your mission to support everyone with the supplies, services, and resources that they need.

We sort out pretty much everything you see on board. My job is to source the items and get them here on time.

Rudy

Logistics & Catering Personnel Rating Professional

What you can do

Profession details

Joining the Royal Navy as a Logistics and Personnel Rating is the kind of career that keeps you on the move and in the mix. You’ll keep us running and operating at our best, whether on base or at sea, and get the skills you need to grow into a career you love. From bullets to bed linen, finances to food – you’ll help us get the job done every day. Logistics and Personnel Ratings can often start as an apprentice and go on to specialise in catering, supply chain management, HR, and the Submarine Service.

  • You'll be part of an indispensable close-knit team of logisticians who ensure your colleagues and crewmates all over the world have what they need to be operationally effective, whether they're delivering humanitarian aid or deployed on a combat mission.
  • Learn about managing complex global supply chains, and how to source the items you need, all over the world.
  • Learn additional skills in safety and emergency preparedness.
  • Gain internationally recognised qualifications, including Intermediate Apprenticeships and more.
  • A starting salary of £26,334     
  • Potential earnings of £64,866 as your career progresses
  • An excellent pension scheme
  • Six weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Free medical and dental care

Qualifications you'll gain

  • Study for GCSEs, A-Levels, NVQs or a degree
  • Gain specialist vocational qualifications as your career progresses, such as an Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage and Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths, English and ICT
Skills you'll develop
  • The ability to lead and manage multiple, high-pressure projects at the same time, being at once proactive and reactive, but never losing your cool head – or sight of the bigger picture
  • You’ll develop teamwork of the highest level and a pin-sharp eye for detail under the most testing conditions, learning the intricacies of global supply chain management

 

  • You’ll need to aged between 16 to 44 (You can start your application from 15 years and 9 months old however you must be at least 16 years old on day of entry to basic training)  
  • No qualifications are required for this role
  • You must be a United Kingdom national, or Commonwealth citizen, or Dual National. Dual Nationality restrictions do apply
  • Minimum height of 145cm for General Service, 157cm for Submarine Service
  • A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
     
  • The ability to thrive on responsibility 
  • Confidence making decisions in high-pressure situations
  • A problem-solver, with a common sense approach, who can work well as part of a team
  • A real sense of adventure, with a high level of physical and mental fitness

Career Progression

From responsibilities to pay, find out where this role can take you.

Joining Process

From picking your profession to starting on your first day, these are the steps you'll take to join as a rating.

  • Register your interest
  • Complete your application
  • Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA)
  • Interview
  • Candidate Preparation Course (CPC)
  • Start training

Register your interest

Find the right profession and entry level for you, make sure you meet the basic eligibility criteria, and register your interest online.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll receive an email with more details about your chosen profession, along with an invitation to speak with our friendly recruitment team about any questions or concerns you might have.

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