Vehicle Mechanic at The British Army

Description

• The Army needs loads of different vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is a big job which is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics. Wherever we are in the world, you will keep our vehicles on the road, even in extreme conditions. It’s great experience and we’ll give you first-class training.
• The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) provides engineering support to maintain and repair the vast array of British Army equipment. They will be found wherever the Army is operating, at home or overseas.
• The technical training our soldiers’ receive gives them the confidence to tackle any engineering problem. We are professional, resourceful and resilient, and we strive to keep fit equipment in the hands of the user; to keep the punch in the Army’s fist.

Key Responsibilities

• Keeping the Army's vehicles working at home and on operations
• Servicing and maintaining all vehicle types from tanks to HGVs
• Conducting preventative maintenance
• Working in line with Army policy on vehicle maintenance, and health and safety guidelines
• Assisting in roadworthiness testing of all Army vehicles.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade A*–C/9-4, or Scottish National 4, in English, Science, and Higher Math.
• Basic physical fitness assessment:
• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 3m
• 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.

Salary

• £25,200 is the minimum amount you'll earn during training.