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    Updated 18 Nov 2019

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    3.5
    66%
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    73%
    Approve of CEO
    Royal Navy CEO Sir Jonathon Band (no image)
    Sir Jonathon Band
    118 Ratings
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    1. "Great benefits"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Requirements Manager in Bristol, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Great benefits, pension, medical and dental care, opportunities for travel

      Cons

      Lack of control over life

      Royal Navy2019-08-03

    2. "Weapon Engineer"

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      Former Employee - Warrant Officer in Portsmouth, South East England, England
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Royal Navy full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Amazing prospects with stability

      Cons

      Long periods of world travel.

      Royal Navy2019-11-18
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    3. "Lots of travel, free training"

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      Current Employee - Leading Aircraft Engineer (AV) 

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Travel, training, sports, free socks, lots of time off

      Cons

      Being away from family, terrible food, long hours

      Advice to Management

      Continue to look after people, excellent divisional system. Make the force fitter.

      Royal Navy2019-11-17

    4. "Life without limits"

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      Former Employee - Officer in Portsmouth, South East England, England

      I worked at Royal Navy full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      You can live a life without limits

      Cons

      It is difficult for family life

      Royal Navy2019-11-17

    5. "Great potential for industry"

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      Current Employee - Marine Engineer 

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 3 years

      Pros

      A great place to work on your skills in the early stages of your career.

      Cons

      Work life balance isn’t as promising as other careers.

      Royal Navy2019-11-13

    6. "See the world"

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      Current Employee - Logistics Officer 
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Through career benefits Educational accreditation pathway

      Cons

      Time away from home and loved ones.

      Royal Navy2019-11-12

    7. "Worthwhile experience"

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      Current Employee - Writer 
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      Unique workplace, interesting experiences, good benefits (medical, pension etc), some travel

      Cons

      Overworked due to staff shortages, Not compatible for married/family life (in my opinion.

      Royal Navy2019-11-11

    8. "Great Opportunities"

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      Former Employee - Aircraft Mechanic 

      I worked at Royal Navy full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Good possibility of Travel, opportunities for sport and adventurous training.

      Cons

      Slow to embrace change. Marching, saluting and general class system is archaic.

      Royal Navy2019-11-08

    9. "A great experience and sets you up for life."

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      Current Employee - Hydrographic Surveyor in Plymouth, England
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No Opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Royal Navy full-time for more than 5 years

      Pros

      - Free medical and dental - Ease of promotion - Ability to save large amounts of money - Qualifications - Education discounted

      Cons

      - Time away from home (Upto 9 months) - No overtime salary - No days back after worked weekends - Promotion available to the wrong people

      Advice to Management

      - Make entry into the Royal Navy more strict, don't let anybody join - Allow extra time off for people who live far from where ship is based

      Royal Navy2019-11-08

    10. "RN job"

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      Former Employee - Aviation 
      Recommends

      I worked at Royal Navy full-time for more than 10 years

      Pros

      Make life long friends and memories

      Cons

      Time away from family and friends

      Royal Navy2019-11-06
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