Comms Info Specialist ICT Digital Comms Tech Apprentice

Royal Navy; Tipner; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Navy is offering an apprenticeship as an Information Communication Technician (Digital Communications). You will learn to operate, maintain and repair global communications on naval vessels, while handling highly confidential data in demanding environments.

Starting as an Able Rate, you will progress through Level 3 to Level 4 apprenticeships, with opportunities for further advancement. You will gain IT and communications expertise, develop problem‑solving and teamwork skills, and

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 (or equivalent) is desired.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork are essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, diagnose and repair global communication systems to guarantee secure information transmission.
• Work on vessels at the forefront of defence, including HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales.
• Handle confidential data and crewmate information with discretion.
• Progress from Level 3 Information Communication Technician apprenticeship to Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship.
• Join the Royal Navy and develop skills through structured training and on‑the‑job practice.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Creative

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience (GCSE Math/English)

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade C/4)

Job description

• 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 By the end of your apprenticeship you will be a qualified Level 3 Information Communication Technician (Digital Communications Technician), equivalent to 2 A-Levels
• Upon promotion, you will be enrolled onto the Level 4 Network Engineer apprenticeship, eventually gaining a network engineer foundation degree, 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, 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, GCSE Math and English (grade GCSE Level C/4) - desired 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 Dates
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