About People
Technical Security Screening and Training
All new job applicants voluntarily undergo an intensive security screening carried out by an approved specialist company. Only after the formal report is received is the employment confirmed. During this probationary period, new staff have restricted or supervised access to facilities and systems. On their first day new starters receive Induction Training and receive Health & Safety instruction from the company’s Health & Safety Officer.
The Bunker operates an internal training scheme that addresses the needs of all staff at every level. At interview, new starters are assessed by senior technical and network staff to ascertain the level of knowledge and expertise of each individual. This information is recorded into The Bunkers training database at both an individual and departmental level.
The Bunkers training database is regularly updated in order that new topics can be added. There are currently over 32 major headings that cover over 400 individual topics.
Much of the training is done 'on the job' and handled by senior Bunker personnel and approved Technical and Security Consultants associated with The Bunker.
All topics are covered several times and a formal testing procedure is then carried out in order to confirm that the trainee or new employee is competent in the appropriate topic(s).
The training database is updated in order to reflect all training received by an individual and they can view their own training record via the Bunkers intranet. Staff can also view a top level training matrix of the status of all Bunker staff.
As a member of staff's level of knowledge and expertise increases then so does their seniority within the organisation and they progress onto more intensive areas of training.
The Bunker treats the development of its staff extremely seriously and the progress achieved is discussed at monthly operations meetings.
By providing a solid training platform to all staff, The Bunker can be sure that the needs of our clients are totally managed and that the aspirations of our work force remains high.
