The Royal Navy’s most exceptional personnel carrying out our most highly classified missions - that’s life in the Submarine Service.
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Register interestThere’s a reason we’re called the Silent Service.
We operate unseen, unheard and undetected. And only a handful of people know about our missions, even though they make a difference to millions.
There’s no career quite like it.
Become a Submariner and you could help us gather vital intelligence, seek out potential threats and even maintain our nation’s nuclear deterrent. It’s important work, but you’ll be supported by some serious tech and a unique team spirit.
From sonar to nuclear, engineering to logistics, Submariners are some of our most exceptional personnel with the qualifications and benefits to match.
You could work aboard an attack or a ballistic submarine.
Attack submarines usually deploy for about two months, using advanced sonar and weapons to patrol or track enemy targets.
Ballistic submarines stay out longer, carrying the nuclear deterrent that protects the nation—something only four other navies can do.
“Every day is different, especially on a submarine. The fact that you're working with complex, state-of-the-art equipment makes it exciting."
As a Submariner, you don’t just need to know your job inside out. You also need to know how every bit of the boat works, so you can muck in when you’re needed. That’s what makes a Submariner. And that’s what gives you high-grade skills and qualifications that will advance you in your career.
A high starting salary, up to £27k joining bonus, £5k training bonus and up to £3,200 per month additional pay for time at sea make this a highly lucrative career.
Gain new qualifications. Learn new skills. Fulfil your potential. Whatever your rank, role and level of expertise, we make sure you’re always progressing.
Submariner spirit is world-renowned. The bond crewmates form makes for a less formal environment where everyone helps one another.
You’ll learn to use some seriously sophisticated equipment, giving you the kinds of transferable skills that most civilian employers really value.
Not only will you have valuable experience, we’ll also help you develop top-end qualifications that will advance your career when your service ends.
"When you’re at sea, there’s no rent to pay and all food is provided. That means you’ve got a nice healthy bank balance when you get home."
Cieran
"Every day is different, especially on a submarine. The fact that you're working with complex, state-of-the-art equipment makes it exciting."
Emily
From sonar to nuclear, engineering to logistics, Submariners are some of our most exceptional personnel.
Ciaran chose life in the Submarine Service. Find out in his words about top banter, top technology and top secrets. It’s a lifestyle unlike any other.
Meeting new people, making new friends and experiencing things you never imagined. For Morgan, being a Submariner is more than a career.
Go behind the scenes and find out where submariners eat, sleep, watch a movie and spend their down time. It’s time to take a tour of an Astute Class submarine…
Interested in working aboard one of the UK’s nuclear ballistic submarines? Emily was, now she’s part of something special and got paid from day one of training.
Born in South London but made in the Royal Navy. Find out about a career as a Submariner, getting stuck in from the start and gaining qualifications Jamal never thought possible.
Excited by tech? You could work with our state-of-the-art weaponry, cutting-edge comms kit or the powerful propulsion systems that keep us moving.
Want to make a difference? Join the Warfare branch and you'll be the eyes and ears of your submarine, using its sophisticated sonar and comms kit.
