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At a glance 6 weeks Of paid holiday every year £23,496 The minimum you’ll earn after training Zero Qualifications needed Free Medical and dental care £56,383 Earn over this amount as you progress Travel All around the world What you’ll do As a member of the team who sails the ship, you’ll be indispensable to the smooth running of some of the most advanced warships on the planet. And from the minute you join you’ll be on your way to becoming a professional sailor. Seaman Specialists experience a true life at sea. From navigation to guarding your ship in port, your seamanship will help protect our nation’s interests – wherever you are in the world.IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, TALK TO US CALL US 0345 607 55 55 Your role Steer your ship, act as lookout, and communicate with other vessels. Moor, secure and guard your ship when in port. Operate smaller weapons like General Purpose Machine Guns. Drive fast rigid-hulled inflatable boats (RHIB) in all conditions. What you’ll get Skills for life Qualifications you'll gain GCSEs, A-Levels, NVQs or a degree MCA accreditation Skills you'll develop Advanced seamanship skills, valued far beyond the Naval Service Technical skills including signaling, sailing, mooring and operating machine guns Pay and benefits A salary that rises to over £23,496 after initial training Earn in excess of £56,383 as your career progresses Civilian-recognised Martine Coastguard Agency (MCA) accreditation Six weeks of paid holiday every year Free medical and dental care Career progression DAY ONE Go to sea, work towards Local Boats Crew Endorsement (Bowman) YEAR ONE Complete Sections 1 & 2 of the Able Seaman Training Taskbook FIRST PROMOTION Pass annual tests, get promoted to Able Seaman Specialist 1 SECOND PROMOTION Qualify as Coxswain, pass courses, become Leading Hand What you'll need Eligibility You must be aged 16 to 39 No qualifications are required for this role You must be a United Kingdom national, or Commonwealth citizen, or Dual National. Dual Nationality restrictions do apply A Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18 and 28 (between 17 and 27 if under 18) Pass the Naval Swimming Test Skills and interests Willing to learn new skills with different types of equipment A love of teamwork A passion for life at sea A sense of adventure Starting your career Joining process Initial training Professional training Once you’ve confirmed your eligibility, the joining process is as follows: Submit an application Once you’ve registered your interest and have satisfied the basic eligibility criteria, you will be sent an online application form Defence Aptitude Assessment (DAA) You’ll be tested on: Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Work Rate, Spatial Reasoning, Electrical Comprehension and Mechanical Comprehension. To prepare, you can practise the DAA Interview A formal interview to talk through your suitability for the role. This is normally conducted using your own device over the Shine video platform Medical and eye tests These are quite comprehensive and must be completed by one of our Ministry of Defence-approved doctors Pre-Joining Fitness Test (PJFT) This involves completing a 2.4km run on a treadmill within a certain time, at a fitness centre near you Candidate Preparation Course (CPC) This four-day induction to life in the Royal Navy, including a Swimming Test and a fitness assessment, is a pass or fail course Start training Once you’ve passed a Security Check, you’ll be offered a place at HMS Raleigh