Question 1

Is Royal Navy a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Royal Navy has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,589 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Royal Navy to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Royal Navy have been left by employees working as Royal Navy Commissioned Officer, Officer and Weapons Engineer.

Question 2

Does Royal Navy pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Royal Navy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Royal Navy. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Royal Navy?

Accepted Answer

61% of Royal Navy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Royal Navy 2.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 4.0 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Royal Navy?

Accepted Answer

Marine Engineer (98), Engineer (45), Royal Marines Commando (33), Leading Hand (32), Weapons Engineer (26), Aircraft Maintenance Technician (23), Officer (23), Petty Officer (23), Royal Navy Commissioned Officer (23), Aircraft Engineering Technician (21), Aircraft Engineer (20), Leading engineering technician (20), Commissioned Officer (17), Royal Navy (16), Surface Warfare Officer (16)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Royal Navy according to real employee reviews?

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"Good pay and travel the world" ((in 103 reviews)); "Excellent Government armed forces ongoing employment with very good pension plan on completion of service." ((in 75 reviews)); "Lots of travel and good training" ((in 65 reviews)); "Job security is good" ((in 52 reviews)); "Great opportunities for operating across functional areas building up lots of skills that translate well into the commercial sector." ((in 41 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Royal Navy according to real employee reviews?

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"Poor work life balance and pay Vs responsibility" ((in 103 reviews)); "Long hours and away from home" ((in 48 reviews)); "The money is not great but time off makes up for it." ((in 24 reviews)); "(Poor leadership has lead some of my friends to leave the service)" ((in 8 reviews)); "Time away from family, career management" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Royal Navy locations?

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Portsmouth, Plymouth, Helensburgh, Glasgow, London, Yeovil, Helston, Yeovilton, Bristol, Exeter, Portsmouth, Liverpool, Marham, Holywood, Gosport, Edinburgh, Lympstone, Dartmouth, Fareham, Lincoln, Falmouth, King's Lynn, Dundee, Taunton, Devonport, Southampton, Swindon, Arbroath, Birmingham, Penzance

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