We need to make the seas safe. For our warships, for civilian ships, for everyone. And that’s where you come in. You’ll be at the heart of these missions whether they’re in a Mediterranean port, or on operations in the Persian Gulf. As a Mine Warfare Specialist you’ll lead the way for our fleet, clearing any mines in its path. You’ll make sure our missions are possible whatever they’re for, from delivering essential humanitarian aid, to embarking on conflict operations.
Mine Warfare Specialist
You’ll find mines using mine-hunting sonar, and deal with them using a remote-controlled disposal vehicle.
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This role is classed as a RBP Warfare Rating. As part of your application process, we’ll help you find the most suitable role based on your skills and experience.
Register interest- £25,200 - £62,073
- No qualifications
- Surface Fleet
- Warfare
- Rating level
Role details
- Find mines using sonar, and then launch remote controlled mine disposal vehicles
- Gain a wide range of skills, from basic seamanship to manning light weaponry
- Be responsible for the safety of your ship and everyone on board
- Stay quick thinking and focused at all times
- A starting salary of at least £25,200
- Earn up to £62,073 as a WO1 basic pay depending on skills and experience as your career progresses
- An excellent pension scheme
- Subsidised travel and accommodation
- Six weeks of paid holiday every year
- Free medical and dental care
Qualifications you'll gain
- Attain a Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship
- GCSEs, A-Levels, NVQs or a degree
- Specialist vocational qualifications, with a significant financial contribution from us
Skills you'll develop
- How to use some of the most advanced technology on the planet
- Techniques in safeguarding the seas for Navy and civilian benefit
- You must be aged 16 to 39
- No qualifications are required for this role
- A National of the United Kingdom, a Commonwealth citizen or Dual National. Dual Nationality restricions apply
- A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18)
- Quick thinking and able to stay calm in high-pressure situations
- A dedicated team player
- Passion for working with the latest technology
- A sense of adventure
- A common sense approach to problems
Working with the unmanned systems is a real thrill. We’re world-leaders in the mine disposal field, which means we get to work in partnership with lots of different nations and meet lots of interesting people.
Career Progression
From responsibilities to pay, find out where this role can take you.
Day one
Initial training at HMS Raleigh, learn basic military skills
Year one
Join your first Mine Countermeasures vessel, develop skills
First promotion
Become Leading Hand, lead Deck Team, control Seafox
Second promotion
Become Petty Officer, lead Mine Warfare department
Joining Process
From picking your role 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
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