British Army - Network Engineer - Full Time Career with Apprenticeship

Engineer, maintain and repair a range of communications equipment.

Install, service and repair telecommunications data cable networks, data centres, configure switches, routers, servers and LAN access equipment.

Get continuous personal and professional development, including civilian accredited transferable qualifications.

Learn to drive and operate military vehicles ranging from Land Rovers and HGVs to fully armoured fighting vehicles.

Operate as a Royal Signals soldier conducting military tasks wherever the British Army is deployed.

Learn to instruct and pass on your expert skills and knowledge.

Training:

R SIGNALS soldiers will start L4 Network Engineer during Initial Trade Training (ITT) and continue their learning in the Field Army.

Step 1 - Your initial military training, which will teach 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 a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you'll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2 - This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills while building on your existing military skills. You will be taught basic principles and skills, such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety, and, of course, security. As your career progresses you learn how to build and configure networks, manage system problems as well as gain an understanding of field generators and security, including cyber.

Qualifications you could get after training:

Driving licences: B+E Level 4 Network Engineer Apprenticeship or Level 3 Network Cable Installer Apprenticeship Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths, English and IT Level 7 PG Cert Wireless Communications Certified Network Cable Installer City and Guilds: 3663-03 Designing and Planning Networks, 3667-02 Fibre Optic Tech, 3667-02 SWS Structure and Cabling Chartered Management Institute Level 4 Team Leading, Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring, Level 6 Leadership and Management Level 4 Team Leading Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring Level 6 Leadership and Management Apprenticeship Professional Registration with the Institute of for Engineering and Technology at ICT Tech, IEng and CEng levels Professional Registration with the British Computer Society at RIT Tech and CITP levels

Through life learning opportunities and education up to Masters Degree level.

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 :
Shift and working patterns may vary. Working locations will vary nationally depending on the apprenticeship and working requirements. Days and times to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Initiative