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WHAT IS THE SUBMARINE SERVICE?

The Royal Navy has submarines deployed all over the world. As you read this, their highly trained crews are tracking aircraft, monitoring ships and supporting our fleet from deep below the surface. Our agile and adaptable Attack Submarines provide covert surveillance that keeps the seas safe for all, while Vanguard-class vessels carry the ballistic missile that are our nation’s nuclear deterrent.   

4

The number of Decks on a Vanguard-class Submarine

1

The length of an Astute-class Submarine is 97m the average size of a football pitch

50

The distance in miles our sonar equipment can hear

12

The approx number of people who are trained to steer the boat

WHAT'S IT LIKE?

Submariners are some of the Royal Navy’s most exceptional personnel. That’s because you don’t just need to know how to do your job. You also need to know how every bit of the boat works, from its cutting-edge sonar, to its propulsion systems. Why? Because living below the surface for up to three months at a time creates a unique community where everyone helps one another. 

LIFE ON BOARD

The Submarine community

Everyone on board, from the most junior rating to the Commanding Officer, is part of one team. We live, work and socialise together. It’s an environment that’s different to any other part of the Naval Service, let alone a civilian workplace. For a start, each day brings new and exciting challenges, from fixing essential equipment to delivering vital intelligence against the clock. And downtime? Each boat has gym equipment and common areas for quizzes and film nights.

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Every Submarine has its own fitness facilities on board

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Get a taste of home with curry nights and fish 'n' chip Friday

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Warfare Specialist (Sonar Submariner)

My time in the Submarine Service has given me transferable skills. Now I’ve got a proper trade, have gained qualifications, and I get the satisfaction of knowing I’m part of something special.

Breakfast

I make a point of fuelling up with breakfast. We all eat together too, which is a great start to the day.

On Duty

When my 6-hour shift starts, I man the state-of-the-art listening equipment that’s our eyes and ears.

Fire drill

Everyone on board needs to know what to do in an emergency. There’s regular drills to keep us on our toes.

Downtime

I can choose between an evening workout or a night in the mess bar and a game of darts. After that it’s off to bed.

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Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner)

Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner)

You’ll be fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams, making sure that submarines are always ready for action.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 17 - 25
  • Education: A-level and/or BTEC
  • Salary: Starting salary over £37,700
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £85,500 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: Travel all around the world
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Catering Services (Chef) (Submariner)

Catering Services (Chef) (Submariner)

Part of the Silent Service, you’ll join a unique team and learn how to run a successful commercial kitchen on highly classified missions.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: Starting salary over £23,000
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £68,000 Earn over this amount as your career progresses
  • Benefits: Additional pay starting at over £1200 per month at sea once qualified as a Submariner
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Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner)

Engineering Technician (Marine Engineering) (Submariner)

You’ll work on sophisticated equipment that is essential to keeping our submarines moving.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000 The minimum you’ll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £85,000 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: Extra pay Submariner pay each day at sea when fully qualified
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Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner)

Engineering Technician (Weapon Engineering) (Submariner)

You’ll maintain the firepower and defensive technology of a Royal Navy submarine.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000+ The minimum you’ll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £76,000 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: £5,000 For earning your ‘Dolphins’
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Marine Engineer Officer (Submariner)

Marine Engineer Officer (Submariner)

You’ll oversee the maintenance and operation of a nuclear reactor, leading a team that solves complex problems in often challenging conditions.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 18 - 39
  • Education: Degree
  • Salary: £31,000 Your minimum salary from day one
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £44,456 Your approximate salary after about two years
  • Benefits: £5,000 For earning your ‘Dolphins’
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Supply Chain Logistician (Submariner)

Supply Chain Logistician (Submariner)

You’ll ensure Submariners have the equipment and supplies they need for long periods below the surface.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000+ The minimum you’ll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £68,000 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: Extra pay Get Submariner pay of at least £34.00 per day at sea when fully qualified
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Warfare Specialist (Submariner)

Warfare Specialist (Submariner)

You’ll decide on the level of threat posed by detected vessels to make key decisions.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000 The minimum you’ll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £68,000 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: Travel all around the world
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Weapon Engineer Officer (Submariner)

Weapon Engineer Officer (Submariner)

You’ll lead a team of specialist engineers on one of two types of cutting-edge submarines, on highly classified global missions.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 18 - 39
  • Education: Degree
  • Salary: £23,000 Your minimum salary from day one
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £44,000 Your approximate salary after about two years
  • Benefits: £5,000 for earning your ‘Dolphins’
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Writer (Submariner)

Writer (Submariner)

You’ll be in charge of Human Resources (HR) as part of one of the Navy’s most elite teams.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000 The minimum you’ll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £68,000 Earn over this amount as you progress
  • Benefits: £5000 For earning your ‘Dolphins’
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Medical Assistant (Submariner)

Medical Assistant (Submariner)

Working predominantly on submarines, you are responsible for providing routine and emergency medical care to the crew in a challenging environment as part of an elite and highly respected team.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 16 - 39
  • Education: No qualifications
  • Salary: £23,000+ The minimum amount you'll earn after training
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: Excellent pay and promotion prospects throughout your career
  • Benefits: Complete advanced medical training courses in trauma or nuclear medicine, travel, sports and adventurous training opportunities
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Medical Services Officer Submariner Health Physicist

Medical Services Officer Submariner Health Physicist

Supporting operations worldwide, often top-secret, you'll also deliver training, provide advice and be part of the MOD's Nuclear Emergency Response.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 22 - 39
  • Education: Degree
  • Salary: £38,000+ Minimum salary from day one
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: Complete specialist training on the pressurised water reactor and nuclear weapons system and on to complete health physicist training to respond to nuclear emergencies.
  • Benefits: Continuous professional development and funding, travel, sports and adventurous training opportunities
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Warfare Officer (Submariner)

Warfare Officer (Submariner)

In charge of sonar, tactical systems or communications, you’ll lead a team that acts as the eyes, ears and defence capabilities of its vessel.

The role at a glance
  • Age: 18 - 39
  • Education: A-level and/or BTEC
  • Salary: £31,000 Your minimum salary from day one
  • Holiday: 6 weeks of paid holiday every year
  • Progression: £44,000 Your approximate salary after two years
  • Benefits: Get Submariner pay each day at sea when fully qualified
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