Trainee Infantry Soldier

On the front line, respect is everything

Trainee Infantry Soldier

Salary – starting at £17,945

Location – Nationwide

Company – Army

Job Type – full time

Today’s British Army is all about who you are and who you could be. We're building an Army that represents modern Britain – turning different people from different backgrounds into a great team. There’s no better way to be at the heart of the action.

As a Trainee Infantry Soldier, you might find yourself defending the UK, supporting peacekeeping missions or responding to natural disasters. But whatever you do and wherever you go, you’ll be supported by some of the world’s best soldiers. What’s more, you’ll make some great friends too, building up the team spirit that’s vital in the field.

You should like:

Feeling the adrenaline
Outdoor activities
Working outside
Driving vehicles
Working as a team

Skills you can learn:

You’ll have a specialist role within your team: machine gunner, sharpshooter, combat medic or rifleman. You’ll learn how to combine all of your skills to defeat the enemy, often in hostile or challenging environments. Later in your career you’ll get more responsibility and learn new and exciting things, including how to manage larger teams of soldiers and use your equipment in high-pressure situations. You’ll develop communication skills that will be second to none, because you may end up advising senior officers. You’ll become fitter and more confident, learning life skills that will help you in the future and put you ahead of your civilian friends.

Qualifications you should have:

No formal qualifications required

Qualifications you can achieve:

• Variety of driving licences
• Public Services Apprenticeships in Security, Communications, Engineering, Carry and Deliver Goods, and Storage and Warehousing
• NVQ Level 2 Public Service
• ILM Team Leading Award
• BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Relief Operations Skills

You can look forward to years of training, travel and adventure – in a team that includes people from every part of UK society. Whatever your background, there's a role for you with us.

Be the best you can be. Apply