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As an Installation Technician you install, maintain and repair telephone systems and fibre-optic networks. Expert training enables you to work with everything from cable infrastructures and local area networks, to closed-circuit television and video conferencing systems. You can also earn professional trade qualifications.
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Trade training was challenging both mentally and physically. The first time I had to climb a telegraph pole was funny – everyone making a joke of it – but my favourite aspect is fibre-optics. I wanted a trade that would give me qualifications for when I leave the Army. I’ve been challenged throughout my career, and no day is the same.
Sport plays a massive part in Army life
Sport plays a massive part in Army life
You'll learn how to install, maintain and repair telephone systems and fibre-optic networks
In this role you’ll maintain a vital link between battlefield headquarters and soldiers on the front line
Signallers are highly trained combat soldiers as well as communication experts
Signals experts use their skills in the field as well as major headquarters
Maintaining and repairing vital signals kit is a big part of the job
Complicated cabling needs good hand-to-eye coordination
Basic training teaches you soldiering skills like how to survive outdoors and how to fire weapons. The training also develops your fitness and stamina. After you master the basics, you study to become a specialist at the Royal School of Signals. You learn how to set up, service and repair telephone networks, and gain the necessary skills to work with copper and fibre cabling.
You learn the technical skills to install, service and repair telephone exchanges and fibre-optic networks. You also work with CCTV and video conferencing technology. You could qualify as an Aerial Rigger, installing antenna on communication masts and towers. You develop the confidence to work on high overhead lines, and get the necessary safety certificates.
Basic training teaches you skills like how to survive outdoors and fire weapons. The training also develops your fitness. You require no initial trade training since soldiers recruited into this role must have relevant qualifications and experience. During your career however, you will have the opportunity to train for specific tasks such as fibre optic cabling.
You need relevant qualifications and experience in a civilian communications role to apply for this job. In return, you learn combat skills and learn you how to use your civilian skills in a military context on operations all over the world. You become skilled at making decisions under pressure and liaising with other units.
This is the rank all soldiers in the Royal Signals start at. You get all the benefits of Army life, like a good rate of basic pay, free healthcare and subsidised food and accommodation. You’re not in charge of anyone, so you can focus on using your skills. Every promotion gets you extra pay.
Now you’ve got some experience, you get some other responsibilities. You take charge of a small team of soldiers. You check that they’re getting their work done to the right standard, and that they’ve got the skills and help they need. If they’ve got a problem, they talk to you first.
You’ve got day-to-day experience of leading a team. The next step is to go on a special course to work on your leadership and command skills. It prepares you to lead a larger team. You still use your trade skills, but you’ll also set tasks and help develop other soldiers’ skills as well.
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