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Naval Services - Direct Entry

Join the Irish Naval Service in a specialist role without standard recruit training, contributing your skills immediately to operations and support.

Officer Roles
Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Join our team and choose from diverse roles leading our people and maintaining our fleet.
NCO Articifer
Non Commissioned Officer – Direct Entry
Have you a qualification as an electrician, carpenter, chef, electronic engineer, or mechanical engineer? These are skills that are transferrable to the Naval Service. Find out about the exciting roles on offer.
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Naval Service Operations Branch Officers
The Naval Service has a number of opportunities for Bridge Watchkeeping Officers (Operations Branch)
Marine Engineering Officer
Naval Service Marine Engineering Officer
A Marine Engineering Officer in the Naval Service is responsible for the hull and structure of the ship, its main engines and all auxiliary machinery
Engineering Officer
Naval Service Electrical Engineering Officer
Officers of the Electrical Branch are responsible for the design, procurement, installation and maintenance of a wide range of systems within the Naval Service fleet,
Engine Room Artificer
Naval Service Engine Room Artificer
An Engine Room Artificer (ERA) in the Naval Services operates, maintains, and repairs ship engines and power systems, keeping the ship moving and powered at sea.
Radio Radar Technician [Electronics Technician]
Naval Service Radio Radar Technician
A Naval Service Radio Radar Technician maintains, operates, and repairs communication and radar systems, ensuring ships can communicate, navigate.
Electrical Artificer
Naval Service Electrical Artificer
A Naval Service Electrical Artificer maintains and repairs a ship’s electrical power and control systems, keeping lighting, equipment, and essential systems operating safely.
Chef
Naval Service Chef
A Naval Service Chef plans, prepares, and cooks meals for the ship’s crew, manages food stores, and ensures hygiene and nutrition standards are met on board