Artillery Logistic Specialist at The British Army

Description

• Could you ensure that the troops on the battlefield are supplied with vital ammunition, food and water? If so, you could be a key part of the Royal Artillery team.
• When troops on the ground call for supplies, they need them fast. It’s your job to get them there quickly and safely.
• You supply heavy-artillery shells and high-tech air defence weapons, as well as food, water and vehicle spares.
• For that, you need combat skills and transport know-how.
• You’ll get first-class training to ensure you have the best knowledge to get the job done.
• You’ll also get an exciting Army life that could take you all over the world.
• You’ll make great friends and do sports and Adventurous Training, while building a fantastic career.
• You can take qualifications in all kinds of subjects from HGV driving to IT.
• The Royal Artillery is the heart of the action - everywhere across the battlefield - providing the British Army with its eyes, ears and firepower.
• Using high-tech surveillance devices and uncrewed aircraft, the Royal Artillery finds the enemy.
• We then monitor them before striking decisively. We do this by co-ordinated use of our guns, rockets and missiles, the Army’s attack helicopters and other weapons, including fast jets and even the guns of Royal Navy ships.

Key Responsibilities

• Get vital supplies to troops
• Supply ammunition to gun lines
• Enjoy opportunities to travel
• Gain multiple driving qualifications.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed.

Age:

• From 16 years & 0 months to 35 years & 6 months

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6.

Army Reserve standards:

• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8.

Pay & Benefits
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.