Electronics Technician

The Army
Full-time

Want to work with the latest tech? As an Electronics Technician in the British Army, you ll ensure our electrical systems are working to their optimal level. You ll work on all kinds of kit, vehicles and weapons including communications systems and medical equipment, preventing as many electrical breakdowns in the field as you can and fixing anything that does. From Apache attack helicopters and challenger tanks to multiple launch rocket systems, you ll work with the latest technology and gain experience in everything from lasers to thermal imaging systems. You ll reach heights you never knew existed and learn vital skills that ll set you up for life.

Once you ve completed your training you ll be posted to your first unit in the field army. You ll go wherever you re needed, which may mean a trip overseas. Wherever you go and whatever you re required to fix, you ll need to have a go-getting attitude, dedication to the job and a desire to be part of a team. Give us that and we ll give you the chance to do something that really matters.

Find where you belong.

WORLD-CLASS TRAINING

Join us and you ll start by learning the soldiering skills common to every member of the British Army, like outdoor survival and the safe handling of weapons. Then it s off to the Defence College of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at the Ministry of Defence Lyneham in Wiltshire. This is where you learn to service, fix, inspect and adapt a huge range of equipment. You will also be trained to drive, meaning you ll not only get your driver s licence earlier than your civilian friends, but you ll be trained to drive more than just cars; think trucks, vans and many other HGV s. We ll also pay for your training.

GAIN QUALIFICATIONS

The Army can help you gain a range of qualifications. These could include:

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture

Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree in Electronic Systems Engineering

Qualifications at different levels, in Leadership and Management

Drivers licences across a range of HGV s and automobiles

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance

SHOW PEOPLE WHAT YOU RE CAPABLE OF

We’ll be with you every step of the way as you move up the ranks. From the moment you begin your training you’ll get all the support and encouragement you need to make a success of your career. Work hard and you’ll soon get promoted, which means more responsibility and extra pay.

Become an Electronics Technician and you ll:

– Earn a starting salary of around £16,800 during Basic Training which will rise to around £21,400 after completing 26 weeks training or after completing your Initial Trade Training, if less than 26 weeks

– Receive subsidised accommodation and facilities, increasing your disposable income

– Receive free medical and dental health cover

– Have the continuous access promotional opportunity and to continually progress your career

– Be sponsored to earn valuable civilian-recognised qualifications

– Take part in Adventurous Training and be able to play your favourite sports.

BELONG TO SOMETHING THAT MATTERS

You should be:

Regular Army age: 16.6 – 35.6 years

Army Reserve age: 17.9 – 49.11 years

Qualifications you ll need:

Regular: GCSE Grade A – C/9-4 in at least English Language, Maths and Science

Fitness requirements:

Mid-thigh pull of 46kg

Medicine ball throw of 3.1m

2km run in 11min 15 sec (11 min 30 sec for Junior Entry)

Interests you ll have:

Fixing things

Technology

Helping people

Decision making & responsibility

Driving

Working outside

Our next deadline for application is 30th September 2022, with further opportunities ongoing throughout the year.

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Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £16,800.00-£21,400.00 per year

Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability