engineering
logistics
Soldier
Regular

Marine Engineer

Could you keep ships, boats and other vessels in good working order? We’ll give you all the training you need, plus an amazing Army experience.

Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6

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Role details

Entry Requirements

Age

To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.

Fitness

Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec

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Education

GCSE Grade A–C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C, in at least English Language, Maths and one other subject (preferably Science or DT)

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About the Role

As a Marine Engineer, you are an important part of the vessel’s crew and will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the craft and its engines. You will be expected to think on your feet and solve problems on a daily basis, you need to be naturally independent, self-motivating and work well under pressure - if a vessel breaks down at sea all eyes quickly focus on the Marine Engineer! You will routinely work alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and in support of the Royal Marines, leading on tasks such as hurricane and disaster relief.

Aside from engineering, there are also opportunities to get involved in the huge array of Army sports as well as all forms of Adventurous Training.

Key Responsibilities

Operate, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of vessels and be responsible for all electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems onboard.
Based at the home of Army Maritime in Marchwood, Southampton.
You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
Achieve NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
Earn your category B Driving License

Training

Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.

If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.

Step 2
You will then complete a 27-week mechanics course based mainly at HMS Sultan in Gosport, where further vessel specific training modules teach you to be a Class 3 Marine Engineer, Learning to repair and maintain engines as well as hydraulic, electrical and transmission systems. You will earn your category B driving license at the Defence School of Transport.

Step 3
Next, Class 2 is achieved by completing a vessel orientated Record of Achievement and several short courses, including water jet propulsion and fibre reinforced plastic repair. To obtain Class 1, you will attend a 43-week course delivered at the Defence School of Marine Engineering at HMS Sultan.