Driver Communications Specialist at The British Army

Description

• Keep our regiments in communication. Take charge of crucial communications systems and set them up wherever you are.
• Being a Communications Specialist is all about teamwork, purpose and pride. As Driver Communications Specialists, we are trained to use radio and digital communications systems and by using these, we are able to make sure our soldiers and officers can be in contact whenever they need to be.
• As this is a dual role, we are also drivers in our own right, accountable for our vehicles and equipment.
• The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise commanders on all aspects of communication, security and signals equipment.
• Work all over the world, on land, sea or air - wherever there is a need for logistic communications.
• You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
• Earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and gain access to training of digital communication systems.
• Complete NVQ Apprenticeships and study communications to degree level.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Army Reserve standards:

• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8.

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.