Job Description

Driver Communications Specialist - British Army Jobs

SPARE-TIME ARMY RESERVE SOLDIER

523 Squadron, 150 Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) HULL

YOU WILL BE PAID for getting trained.

Post available within 523 Squadron RLC:

All personnel are trained to be basic soldiers and then receive further professional training in this trade:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Advise commanders on all aspects of communication security and signals equipment. Learn to drive a variety of military vehicles and gain HGV licence. Maintain the Regiment's communications equipment. Work on exercises and operations setting up and maintaining communications. Gain qualifications in civilian communication technology.
Our soldiers and officers need to be in contact at all times. You make sure that's possible, Looking after your regiment's communications equipment. You set up our cutting-edge systems when we move around the battlefield - in fact, you're often one of the first people on the scene. You will work closely with officers and soldiers to establish cutting edge communications, passing on information and keeping operations moving.

You'll be trained to use radio and digital communications systems.

Gain qualifications as well as learning to driver a range of vehicles and also gain new skills in sports and adventurous training whilst in this exciting dual role.

TRAINING FOR THE ROLE

(once you you have passed Army selection and the joining process)

Step 1

You start by training to be a soldier with your Reserve unit.

Step 2

Once you've learned to be a soldier, you'll train as a Communications Operator over a 2 week course. You'll take further courses to build your skills later on.

If you don't have your driving licence already, we'll help you get it.

You can also get your C+E licence (for driving lorries) while you're with us.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Age: 17 years 9 months - 42 years 6 months

QUALIFICATIONS:

No formal qualifications required

FITNESS:

Mid Thigh Pull 50 kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.70 metres
MSFT(bleep test) 5.8

NATIONALITY & RESIDENCY:

You must be a British or Irish citizen, or hold a Commonwealth/British National Overseas/British Overseas Territory passport and have ILR (Indefinite Leave to Remain) status to join the Army Reserves.

If you have Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or Indefinite Leave to Enter (IIE) must be stamped on your passport, and you must have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

QUALIFICATIONS YOU COULD GET AFTER TRAINING

Car plus trailer licence (Cat B+E) C+E licence ADR First aid in the workplace

PAY & BENEFITS

You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from 66.12 in training and rising yearly once you're a Trained soldier.

You will get paid a daily rate according to your rank and qualifications, once you have completed your initial recruit training. You can also receive an annual bonus payment if you complete all your training commitments in your spare time. In addition, you may be entitled to travel expenses, access to a free on site gym, discounted rail fares and an Army Service Pension

Bonus

(tax free) - also called a 'Bounty';

2309 after 5 years

(subject to completion of your annual training commitment)
523 Squadron are always actively recruiting and offer the opportunity to learn new skills in your spare time whilst your being paid to do so.

If you would like to come along for a visit and see what we do, you are invited to visit our Unit on a Wednesday evening between 6pm and 8pm. You can also arrange to visit at other times Monday-Friday by contacting the Squadron Recruiter.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 66.21 per day

Additional pay:

Yearly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site gym On-site parking Transport links
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person