British Army - Digital Support Technician Apprentice

Provide technical support to Royal Artillery units through a range of communication channels Manage your time, prioritising digital support workflow to meet critical milestones Apply relevant policies and legislation appropriate to your role, and follow appropriate escalation procedures Undertake basic data analysis utilising appropriate digital technologies Maintain security of data by applying the appropriate policies and complying with legislation Support continuous improvement activity within the organisation Resolve digital issues using the appropriate tools and technologies Collaborate with stakeholders to manage expectations, escalating as appropriate Take responsibility for own continuous professional development (CPD) by keeping up to date with technological developments Document actions to ensure a clear audit trail and progression of issues

Training:
Step1 - Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (short) course at Harrogate If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training Step 2 - Then it’s off to Larkhill in Wiltshire to become a qualified Gunner. Over 15 weeks, you do military training and sport, learn to drive a car and trailer, and do a cross-country driving course. You also learn to use Army communication systems Step 3 - Level 3 Digital Support Technician will be a secondary or progression apprenticeship for RA signallers. Learners will be in the Field Army and learning will be linked to Subsequent Trade Training (STT)

Training Outcome:

The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the British Army. Promotion, along with increased salary and responsibility is dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection. As you advance through the ranks you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest values and standards expected of the British Army.  You belong here.

Employer Description:
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.

Working Hours :
Total hours per week: 40. Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative