Rating

Ratings are our specially trained personnel, fully prepared and ready for jobs that need doing anywhere in the world. As you develop new skills and trades, you’ll be eligible for promotion and the pay rise that goes with it.

At any time in your career, if you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you may even get the chance to become a Commissioned Officer.

Able Rate:

Whatever your job, you’ll start your career as an Able Rate.

Leading Hand:

With some experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand, often managing a small group of Able Rates.

Petty Officer:

As a Petty Officer, you’ll have responsibility for certain sections within your department.

Chief Petty Officer:

The rank of Chief Petty Officer gives you more responsibility in the team, with the officers relying heavily on your skills and experience.

Warrant Officer 2:

Known as a WO2, you’ll provide a crucial leadership link between your officers and the ratings serving under you.

Warrant Officer 1:

This is the highest rank you can achieve as a rating.

Are you ready to start your career?