RE DCT Spr/LCpl (16684)

Task requirements

This is a RE DCT (Digital Communications Technician) Spr/LCpl Volunteer Reserve position in a Nationally Recruited Unit. Personnel serve on National Reserve Terms of Service, with a minimum 19x RSDs requirement. 38x RSDs will be initially allocated, there will be opportunities for more. Non-RE signals/comms trained personnel can apply for this role.

65 Wks Gp RE's mission is to: Deliver specialist force and close support Infrastructure Support to the Air, Land, Logistic, Maritime and Special Forces Components and OGDs within the Land environment in order to support theatre entry, sustained operations and recovery; support to UK Resilience; and Defence Engagement. 

65 Wks Gp RE has an established strength of 269 personnel.

Post Role: Digital Communication Technician.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct DCT and driving tasks in support of Unit activity.    
2. Operate and maintain military communication platforms in accordance with regulations.
3. Provide G6 support to sub-Unit and Unit events.
4. Maintain core currency and complete all required ITRs and mandated training.

Essential competencies

Current and competent DCT/Signals operator, familiar and in-date with in-service communication platforms.

Full driving licence, Land Rover GS with Mod 1&2 or willing to attend relevant training to achieve this standard.

Desirable competencies

Minibus driver.

Familiarity of MyDRIVE. 

Selection Process

Unit selection board.

Board will consider: PPP; Military CV; and service history.

Non-RE signals/comms trained personnel may apply.

Interested individuals are to email SO3 G1 Nat Res, andy.wicks236@mod.gov.uk

SO3 G1 Nat Res will be able to provide more details and the template for PPP and Military CV.

Additional information

Non-RE personnel selected for this role would be expected to transfer to RE. If they do transfer to RE they would be required to complete a 2 week Combat Engineer Course to become eligible for promotion.

65 Wks Gp has 6x sub-Units called Specialist Team Royal Engineers (STRE). An STRE is a small sub-Unit with an established strength of approx 42. Each STRE has 1x DCT PiD.

Expressions of interest can be sent to SO3 G1 Nat Res, Capt Andy Wicks, andy.wicks236@mod.gov.uk

12 (Force Support) Engr Gp has a wide range of employment opportunities from Spr to Capt for Infrastructure Specialists across a variety of disciplines including: construction; water; fuels; power; railway; ports; geology; critical national infrastructure.

Interested individuals of any rank with any Infrastructure KSE can contact Capt Wicks for more information.

For more information about how to apply for this opportunity, please visit the Army Reserve, Full-time Reserve job opportunities (army.mod.uk/army-careers/the-army-reserve/full-time-reserve-service-job-opportunities/).