Imagine you love building things with LEGO, fixing your bike, or understanding how machines work. That is a bit like what an Engineering Technician does. These clever people work with engineers to help design, build, test, and fix all sorts of amazing things. They might work in a factory making cars, a laboratory testing new gadgets, or even outdoors maintaining big machines like wind turbines or railway tracks. They use tools and special equipment, follow instructions carefully, and solve problems to make sure everything works perfectly and safely. They are the hands-on people who bring engineering ideas to life and keep things running smoothly. They are very important in making sure the world around us works properly, from your phone to the bridge you cross every day. Being an Engineering Technician means you get to be part of exciting projects. You could be helping to build robots, create new types of aeroplanes, or even work on systems that provide clean water and electricity to homes. It is a job where you are always learning new things and using your brain to solve puzzles. You might spend your day reading technical drawings, assembling parts, checking machines for problems, or making sure everything is built to a high standard. It is a great career for someone who is curious, likes working with their hands, and enjoys seeing the results of their hard work.
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Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 60 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme (Submariner) means being fast-tracked to working with one of our most elite teams. You'll be paid to study, gain practical skills and use highly sophisticated equipment. Prior to that you'll spend time in active service as either a Marine Engineer Submariner or Weapon Engineer Submariner.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )
Joining the Royal Navy on the Accelerated Apprentice Scheme means accelerating your training and development within one of our most elite teams. You’ll be fast-tracked to real responsibility, getting your hands on some of the most advanced kit on the planet, and guaranteeing your warship’s performance as a state-of-the-art fighting machine.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
Royal Navy
( Added 04 Jun 2024 - 96 positions available )
Fancy being fast-tracked to a crucial role in our world-class marine engineering team. After accelerated training, it's your job to make sure our state-of-the-art warships are ready for action. Where you are, whatever the problem, you'll keep us moving, from the Engine Room of a Type 45 Destroyer, to providing electricity for a Type 23 Frigate.
Closing date: in 4 months
Possible start date: 02 Jun 2026
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