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Do you want to be paid to study for a recognised Engineering degree and have the chance to leave University with no student debt? UCE gives this opportunity for motivated individuals to join the Royal Navy as an Engineer Officer.
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Because our world-class kit is only as good as the engineers keeping it in top working order, world-class training comes as standard – whichever level you join at. It means you can tailor your career to meet your goals and ambitions. You could be working with industry leaders to develop new components, or gaining an expert knowledge of nuclear power. No matter if you choose to specialise in marine, air or weapons, you’ll be at the leading edge of engineering, on some of the most sophisticated equipment in existence. Each day brings with it a fresh challenge, which is why all our engineers have the knowhow to find simple solutions to complex problems, fast. Why? Because without them, the Royal Navy’s maritime presence would literally grind to a halt, in operational situations where time waits for no-one.
What does it mean to be an Apprentice Engineer?
What does an Apprentice Engineer do?
Apprenticeships
What does it mean to be a Rating?
What does a Rating do?
Ratings
What is an Officer?
What do Officers do?
Officers
I was leading a team of engineers from the start, so my decisions really count – and have real consequences, too. Four years in, I’m working hard towards becoming chartered, so I’m very busy. But very ‘good busy’.”
Breakfast in the officers’ mess sets me up for the day. Hearty, wholesome or both, I have all the fuel I need to get the job done.
As part of Naval Command, Officers receive a morning briefing outlining objectives and exercises each team needs to complete that day.
We’ll complete a set of explosive rounds in the magazines.
I’m the systems engineer on duty. With my team, I make sure the ship's maneuvering and weapons systems are in working order.
As the officer of the day, I represent the Captain, making sure everything on the ship is running safely and smoothly, whatever our mission.
There’s always time to enjoy a bit of downtime. Sometimes I’ll get ahead on admin or emails, but more often it’ll be exercise – basketball on deck often means paperwork waits until tomorrow.
Working day done, you can unwind in the officer’s mess and enjoy the subsidised bar, watch TV, study for post-grad quals, or just watch the world go by.
Aircraft carriers, assault ships, destroyers or frigates: this is our backbone. It gives us our global impact, from combat missions to humanitarian aid.
The world-renowned silent service, protecting us from beneath the waves. It’s responsible for highly classified, stealth operations – and Trident.
From fuel to food: what we need, when we need it, wherever we are. This fleet of civilian ships provides global support to the whole Naval Service.
With powerful support from the air our fighter jets and helicopters extend our reach, all over the world, whether it’s a peacetime or combat mission.
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You’ll be fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams, making sure that submarines are always ready for action.
You’ll take charge of scheduled maintenance, servicing and inspections for the Fleet Air Arm’s aircraft.
You’ll be in the thick of the action, in charge of the cutting-edge communication systems that are essential to global operations.
You’ll be fast-tracked to working with our most advanced warships, part of the team that makes sure they’re always ready for action.
You’ll maintain the systems that power the ship, finding innovative solutions to complex problems.
You’ll work on sophisticated equipment that is essential to keeping our submarines moving.
You’ll maintain and operate complex communication, detection and weapon systems worth millions of pounds.
You’ll maintain the firepower and defensive technology of a Royal Navy submarine.
You’ll lead the day-to-day maintenance of our cutting-edge kit. Without you, vital operations couldn’t happen.
You’ll oversee the maintenance and operation of a nuclear reactor, leading a team that solves complex problems in often challenging conditions.
Lives will depend on the equipment you’re working with just as much as they’ll depend on your skills and attention to detail.
You’ll lead a team of skilled engineers to ensure your ship’s efficiency as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.
You’ll lead a team of specialist engineers on one of two types of cutting-edge submarines, on highly classified global missions.
You’ll be fast-tracked to working with our most advanced aircraft, as part of the team that maintains, services and inspects them.
You’ll be fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams, transmitting and receiving crucial messages.
You’ll be fast-tracked to working with our cutting-edge kit, part of the team that guarantees our weapons systems are world-class.
Lead the specialist team who makes sure our cutting-edge aircraft are ready for action, in challenging situations, all over the world.
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