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The Royal Navy - Comms Info Specialist ICT Digital Comms Tech Apprentice
Royal Navy · ROYAL NAVY
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Salary
£20,400 a year
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
40h
Positions available
70
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Information communications technician (level 3)
Start date
2 August 2030
Application deadline
1 August 2030
Posted
9 July 2026
Vacancy reference
2000041734
Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).
About the role
- 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
Working week
Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Required qualifications
Desired
GCSE · Math and English · Grade GCSE Level C/4
Training & development
- 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
Future prospects
- 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
Things to consider
We recruit throughout the year, so please ignore Key Dates. To find out more information including eligibility to join, and to begin your application please call into one of our Careers offices or visit the Royal Navy Recruitment website.
About Royal Navy
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
Website
www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers