Lance Corporal, 241 Signal Squadron, 10 Signal Regiment, British Army- Promotion to Class 1 Technician/Team leader that saw an increase in responsibilities, leadership and taskings.- The completion of Class 1 enables me to provide ICS Cabling, Installation and specialist expertise to UK, expeditionary and Other Government Departments (OGD) on operations in order to support Military communications connectivity. - Responsible for ensuring all plans and diagrams are understood prior to project/job start, all pre-deployment checks are finalised and carried out by the team when we depart. - The team, under my supervision, will pre check all stores and equipment, so the delivery phase of the project can be adhered to. Upon completion I will liaise with the logistics department to make sure the correct kit is going to the right place.- Supervise and monitor the team to make sure all regulations are being followed, and a safe system of work is in place.Monitoring and maintaining achievable goals, whilst making sure work is carried out to a high standard. Responsible for project close, making sure all paperwork and record packages are complete, facilitating a smooth process for completion, handover process and client Go Live.- Ensuring my team are competent and professional throughout any deployments, signing off their books when deemed they are skilled enough.A vital part of this role is assisting direct and indirect reports in their own skills: whether trade training, signing off their work books/competencies or general subject expert advice.

Lance Corporal, 241 Signal Squadron, 10 Signal Regiment, British ArmyInstallation Technician Class 2 – 2IC 2nd In Command/ Crew MemberWhilst at 241 Signal Squadron it allowed me to head back to the Falkland Islands for a surge to install new cross site fibres, using existing cable and pit routes, to enable faster and more secure communications over Satellite, to effectively keep ICS (Information Communications Systems) running smoothly. The installation of several new 42U cabinets in several different sites around the camp, whilst adhering to JSPs (604 & 440) and industry standards (BSEN/ISO) This was a 7-person job, with the help of the CMIS team already out there providing assistance when asked.From here I was posted to key projects both nationwide and internationally.Lance Corporal, 18th Signal Regiment, British ArmyInstallation Technician Class 2 – 2IC 2nd In Command/ Crew Member, 18th Signal Regiment, Poole, EnglandI was recommended by 241 Squadron for a large scale, long term and high profile project to provide two up to date areas capable of sustaining over 20 users each, and providing inter linking communications for the rest of the site. - Whilst doing this, as 2nd In Command/Assistant Supervisor, I had to keep a constant eye on what stores were required, any issues we encountered and any records that needed doing. - The high profile project required fully fitted out rooms to the highest specifications and finish, ranging from 'Official' sensitive to 'Secret; level and separating both as per regulations in the limited space we had per room, whilst also adhering to Industry standards (BSEN/ISO), military standards (JSP 604 & 440) and SCIDA.

Lance Corporal, British Army Training Unit, Kenya, AfricaInstallation Technician – Class 2 Sole Installation Technician Whilst stationed with the 241 Signal Squadron in Bicester, England, I was asked to the support with projects at the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) and all the satellite sites associated with it. - I was tasked with familiarising myself with all 3 sites I managed, the key projects handed over, making sure they were running smoothly and planning tasks. - My main responsibilities consisted of the maintenance of the installed infrastructure, the restoration/purchase of any degraded cabling or equipment and liaising with the Foreman of Signals in any upcoming plans which I was needed. - My time there was spent predominantly fixing faults, input as the SME on any Installation technician related issues for the Foreman and patching select cabling for the deployment of the incoming battlegroups.

Installation Technician Class 2 – Crew MemberBritish Army Training Unit, Brunei, South East Asia- Upon promotion to LCpl I was posted to 10th Signal regiment, 241 Signal Squadron, this was a fast-paced squadron which had taskings/projects from all over the world on a weekly to monthly basis. - After turning up I was eager to hit the ground running and was allocated on the first project I could get.- Assigned to a 6-person team on a surge to Brunei to maintain, repair and establish new infrastructure and potential scope for a new exchange for the Medical Centre. - The vast majority of tasks in Brunei were just cable maintenance, patching and small amounts of trunking being replaced in challenging environments. - My biggest success in managing projects here was the site review, effectively planning where the new cabling was going, how to get it there and what stores would be needed in the future. - This was all done in accordance with industry standards (BSEN/ISO) and complying with JSP 404 and JSP 440.

Installation Technician Class 2/3 – Crew MemberSignaller (Private), Support Squadron, 1 (UK) Signal Regiment, British ArmyUpon leaving the Defence School of Communications Information Systems (DSCIS) and acquiring my Class 3 accreditation, I was initially sent to a Multi-Role Signal Regiment (MRSR),1st Signal Regiment (1SR). - This unit was focused on professional learning and development, with an emphasis on fine-tuning trade skills to the highest standards, and implementing them in training the Class 3 engineers we were senior to. - This focus was on the implementation of Cat5 Cabling, external Fibre, focusing on how to head a cable and the theory behind fibre, both multimode and single mode. - Responsibility for interacting with my civilian counterpart, who held the contract for that site, enabling me to learn more about the wider aspects of trade outside the Military. During this time, I also went on a 6-month overseas tour (secondment) of BFSAI (British Forces South Atlantic Islands).

Installation Technician Class 3 – Crew MemberBFSAI British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Falkland Islands, Cable Maintenance Infrastructure Section (CMIS)- Whilst at 1st Signal Regiment I was selected to complete a 6-month overseas tour (secondment) of BFSAI (British Forces South Atlantic Islands).- Part of a 6-person team, that were the defining factor for all infrastructure, installations, faults and repairs for thousands of phone lines. This could include new builds, new phone line installations, new infrastructure for internet capability, and repairs - which was a slow and drawn out process for such a small team. - I was responsible for ensuring all resource was used as efficiently as possible due to headcount limitations to ensure the projects were completed in accordance to deadlines.- Act as project lead when required to ensure continuous service delivery.- Responsible for liaising and organising between customers and superiors, to ensure they received optimal service and the job went as planned. - Ensuring my professional skills were constantly developed, eventually leading to my Class 2 accreditation being signed off by my trade superiors.Upon completion of BFSAI and 1st Signal Regiment I was successfully promoted to the next rank up, Lance Corporal (equivalent to Assistant Supervisor/Second In Command).

Signaller,11 (Royal School of Signals) Signal Regiment, British ArmyDefence School of Communications Information Systems (DSCIS). - Covered a multitude of practices involving: health and safety, key working practices, electrical and telecommunications principles and important ICT skills. - The installation, maintenance and repair of copper (Internal/External) and fibre (Multimode/Single mode) in an internal/external environment. - The usage of active equipment, fault reporting and diagnosis and testing and commission.- Adherence to relevant regulations, exact industry standards and practices, at the same time as also incorporating a military ethos and values. - The use of hand and power tools for pathway installations. Learning all the safe practices of work, whilst including the usage of passageways including: gas testing and confined spaces awareness training. - Working at height via ladders and PASMA towers and on telegraph poles for Permanent Line Overhead infrastructure.