The Royal Navy - Comms Info Specialist ICT Digital Comms Tech Apprentice
Royal Navy, North End, City of Portsmouth
The Royal Navy - Comms Info Specialist ICT Digital Comms Tech Apprentice
£20,400 a year
Royal Navy, North End, City of Portsmouth
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 2 weeks ago, 10 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: 01-08-2030 (In 1468 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: North End, City of Portsmouth
Full Job Description
Introduction
As an Information Systems Specialist, you'll be part a central member of your vessel’s engineering team. Using ultramodern radio and satellite systems to communicate with off-vessel command, you’re key to tactical and strategic communications.
About the Employer
The Royal Navy (RN) is responsible for the protection of British interests at home and around the World. 95% of all world trade passes through the high seas and every year Britain imports £524 billion worth of goods. The RN takes an active part in the protection of British Shipping. Around the United Kingdom the RN protects vital fishing stocks by monitoring fishing activities in our waters. We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key DatesWhat You'll Do
- Work on vessels at the forefront of our nation’s defence: such as the Aircraft Carriers, HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales
- Using cutting-edge comms kit, you’ll be handling extremely confidential data, including highly classified intelligence and personally sensitive crewmate information
- Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems, to guarantee the safe transmission of information
- Find a solution to whichever problem comes your way, working with your team in challenging environments and high-pressure situations
Training Outcome
- You’ll start your naval career as an Able Rate. With experience and further training, you could be promoted to Leading Hand and beyond. If you show the right commitment, skills and academic ability, you could become a Commissioned Officer. Members of the Royal Navy are promoted on merit. Work hard and you can rise through the ranks
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- Desired - GCSE - Math and English - GCSE Level C/4
Course Information
Course: Information communications technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Digital
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Shifts to be confirmed.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Number of Positions Available: 70
Training Provider: ROYAL NAVY