British Army – Engineering and Mechanic Roles

If you’re interested in a career as a mechanic or engineer, the Army is the perfect place to start.

We have a long and proud tradition of turning new recruits into genuine specialists in all kinds of profession. Before long you could be producing blueprints for a new Army base, clearing road blockades with specialist kit or repairing the Army’s huge fleet of vehicles and aircrafts.

Join the Army: Whichever role you choose, you’ll get world-class training and skills that will set you up for life – whilst serving your country will offer more excitement and challenges than you’ll find in a civilian role.

Join the Reserves: You receive the same training and gain the same skills and qualifications as a full time soldier – and you earn the same salary and benefits too (on a pro rata basis). We’re also looking for experienced and qualified engineers and mechanics to share their expertise with us.

Opportunities include:

Vehicle mechanic: Working on engines and vehicle systems, you diagnose problems and come up with repair solutions. Advanced training equips you to work on everything from motorcycles and generators to armoured vehicles, trucks and tanks.

General Fitter:You service, maintain and repair plant machinery, such as JCBs or Caterpillar excavator. You’ll become an expert in workshop practice, understanding petrol and diesel engines, generators and pumps.

Engineer logistics specialistWorking on base and in combat zones, you make sure essential supplies get to where they’re needed, safely and at the right time

Geographic support technicianYou compile and manage geographic data from a variety of sources. The detailed analysis you provide, with access to advanced IT kit and geographic information systems, is essential.

Survey engineerYour input is vital in large-scale building projects. You’ll map out the site before work starts, using GPS technology to ensure the site is set out correctly to plan.

Qualifications to gain include:

Apprenticeship Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship (FMA)
Level 2 NVQ in Engineer Maintenance and Installation
Variety of driving licences
National Certificate in Building Studies and Computer Aided Design
NVQ Level 2 in IT
Level 5 Higher Diploma in Engineering Surveying Qualifications required:

Not all of these roles require any previous qualification. Some may require 2 GCSEs at C grade in English Language and Maths /Science/ICT.

Benefits:

starting salary of £26,000
6 weeks’ paid leave plus bank holiday
Good pension
Free healthcare
Free gym
Subsidised accommodation

Next Steps:

We look at your skills, interests and goals then advise the best career path. Whichever role you choose there will be the opportunity for travel, adventure and teamwork. Register on our website and start your application now.