As an Infantry Soldier, you will specialise in combat tactics, weaponry, fieldcraft and force protection. You’ll take part in all kinds of operations from peacekeeping, to disaster relief to combat. You will be part of a highly skilled team ready to respond to any situation, in any environment in the face of any threat.
Looking for an exciting, varied role? Infantry Soldier is a great choice. You’re part of the Army’s front line team, taking part in all kinds of operations – from peace keeping and disaster relief to military combat. You won’t do this on your own though. You’ll work and train alongside other highly skilled soldiers – who’ll become like family. This team spirit is vital in combat and you will make friends for life. Together, you’ll take on all kinds of challenges worldwide, including Adventurous Training. With the chance to gain further qualifications after your apprenticeship, you will learn and move up the ranks too.
- As with all other infantry Soldiers, you’ll start on the HM Forces Personnel (sometimes known as Public Services) apprenticeship. You will receive full pay as a soldier: getting qualified is just part of the job
- During the selection process, you will decide which part of the infantry you wish to join. With bases all over the UK, the infantry includes the Parachute Regiment, and the Guards
- All roles are now open to women, and joining the infantry is becoming increasingly popular with female applicants
- Depending on your regiment, you could be working with armoured vehicles and state of the art weapons technology, or even in a ceremonial role guarding the Queen at Buckingham palace
Desired skills
- You must have a good basic level of fitness and be able to work well in a group
- For more information please view the information on the Army Jobs website
Personal qualities
- We welcome people into the Army from all backgrounds
- There is no ‘typical’ Infantry Soldier candidate!
- You don’t need any military experience, just an appetite to get stuck in and get active
- Please view all the information on the role page on the Army Jobs website
Desired qualifications
No formal qualifications required for application.
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Annual wage
£15,985.00 – £20,400.00
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Working week
Depending on the training and operations of your regiment, you could be working 8am-5pm Monday-Friday. You could be working longer hours during training exercises or if deployed on operations. You will often finish early on a Friday.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
53 weeks
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Training provider
BRITISH ARMY
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by BRITISH ARMY
Closing date: 10 December 2021
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