Communications Operator (Recruit Training Pathway

Irish Defence Forces; Ireland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full pay during training

Free meals and accommodation

Access to free medical care

Gym facilities

Job summary

A national defense organization seeks a Trainee Communications Operator to work at the heart of military operations in Ireland. This role provides the chance to develop valuable technical skills through comprehensive training that includes teamwork, technical training, and problem-solving. Successful candidates will support communication needs during operations and have opportunities to progress within the field of communications technology, serving with the organization both at home and overseas.

Qualifications

• Ideal for motivated individuals who enjoy technology and teamwork.
• Requires ability to work in a disciplined operational setting.
• Opportunity to develop specialist skills as a CIS Technician.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commanders and units remain connected during operations.
• Provide secure and reliable voice, data, and radio communications.
• Work with modern communications technology in a dynamic environment.

Skills

Technical training

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

A career as a Trainee Communications Operator (Comm Op) in the Irish Defence Forces offers the opportunity to work at the heart of military operations while developing valuable technical skills. The Defence Forces (Óglaigh na hÉireann) are the combined armed forces of Ireland (Army, Navy and Air Corps), responsible for defending the State, supporting national security, and contributing to international peace and security. Our personnel operate to the highest professional standards, working with discipline, initiative, and teamwork in a wide range of roles.

Training and progression

Trainee Communications Operators join the Defence Forces as General Service Recruits. During your initial twelve weeks of Recruit Training, you will develop the core military skills required of all Defence Forces personnel, including discipline, teamwork, fitness, and leadership. This is followed by a further twelve weeks of 2-3 Star training, where you continue to build your military knowledge and experience.

On successful completion of this training, you will progress to specialist Communications Operator training within the CIS Corps (Communications and Information Services). Here you will learn how to operate and maintain military communications systems, providing secure and reliable voice, data, and radio communications that support Defence Forces units during training, daily operations, and overseas deployments.

Benefits and conditions

Whilst undergoing these three elements of training, in addition to full pay, you will also receive free meals and accommodation within the barracks. You will also have access to free medical care (dentist, pharmacy, physio etc.) and gym facilities.

Role and responsibilities

Communications Operators play a critical role in ensuring that commanders and units remain connected during operations. The role combines technical training, problem-solving, and teamwork, and offers opportunities to work with modern communications technology in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

This career path is ideal for motivated individuals who enjoy technology, teamwork, and working in a disciplined operational setting. It provides the chance to develop specialist or enhance technical skills, including the opportunity to become a CIS Technician while building a rewarding career serving with the Irish Defence Forces both at home and overseas. In acquiring these technical skills, the CIS Corps provides career path opportunities, to support Cyber Domain, Army, Navy, Air Corp, Special Operations Forces and Intelligence capabilities.