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Vehicle MechanicFeatured
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Vehicle Mechanic

With world class training you'll learn to fix and drive everything from tanks to trucks. Gaining NVQs to HNDs you'll serve all over the world.

Salary from£25,200
Tank CrewFeatured
Royal Armoured Corps

Tank Crew

Always wanted to drive a tank? Get to grips with the awesome Challenger 2 as part of a four-person crew.

Salary from£25,200
Electronics TechnicianFeatured
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Electronics Technician

Learn to fix electronic systems in the Army's most advanced kit; from vehicles to lasers. Get great technical skills and travel worldwide.

Salary from£25,200
Infantry SoldierFeatured
Infantry

Infantry Soldier

Operations, peace-keeping missions, the front line - as an Infantry Soldier, you'll be among the most active soldiers in the Army, with an incredibly varied, exciting role.

Salary from£25,200
The GuardsFeatured
Infantry

The Guards

Parades, peace-keeping missions, the front line as a Guardsman in the Infantry, you'll be among the most active soldiers in the Army, with an incredibly varied, exciting role.

Salary from£25,200
Aviation Groundcrew SpecialistFeatured
Army Air Corps

Aviation Groundcrew Specialist

Our helicopters have a big part to play in battle - and so do our Groundcrew. Could you get aircraft ready for take off?

Salary from£25,200
DriverFeatured
Royal Logistic Corps

Driver

Get troops and supplies to their destination - cross-country and through jungle, desert and mountains. Get driving licences and qualifications to kick-off your career.

Salary from£25,200
Technical Support SpecialistFeatured
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Technical Support Specialist

Wrenches, jacks, drills: you never know what our tradesmen will need next. Could you run an organised store and supply the right equipment straight away?

Salary from£25,200
Communication Infrastructure EngineerFeatured
Royal Signals

Communication Infrastructure Engineer

Join the Royal Signals as a Communications Infrastructure Engineer and build the digital backbone on the information battlefield. Are you ready to provide the essential digital infrastructure that ensures our superiority in information warfare?

Salary from£25,200
Communications EngineerFeatured
Royal Signals

Communications Engineer

Are you ready for a challenging and rewarding career as a Communications Engineer? As part of the Royal Signals, you’ll work at the forefront of modern military communications, engineering the systems and networks that keep the UK Armed Forces connected, informed, and ahead of the adversary.

Salary from£25,200
Operator Military IntelligenceFeatured
Intelligence Corps

Operator Military Intelligence

From supporting the soldiers on patrol to advising Generals and politicians, Military Intelligence Operatives will be wherever they need to be to make a difference.

Salary from£32,615
Armoured Cavalry CrewFeatured
Royal Armoured Corps

Armoured Cavalry Crew

Like the idea of racing into combat in the Army's latest state of the art armoured fighting vehicle? Join us as an Armoured Cavalry Crewman, working on one of the new AJAX fighting vehicles.

Salary from£25,200
HR SpecialistFeatured
Adjutant General’s Corps

HR Specialist

Travelling the world with your unit. Getting skills and qualifications. Playing your part in a team: that's the life of an Army HR Specialist.

Salary from£25,200
Logistic Supply SpecialistFeatured
Royal Logistic Corps

Logistic Supply Specialist

Be the backbone of the Army: get vital supplies wherever they're needed with the help of our expert training.

Salary from£25,200
Power EngineerFeatured
Royal Signals

Power Engineer

Join the Royal Signals and become a Power Engineer: Energise our communications and ensure success on military operations. Are you ready to provide the lifeblood that keeps our troops and commanders connected on the information battlefield?

Salary from£25,200
ParatrooperFeatured
Infantry

Paratrooper

Could you jump out of a plane, land in hostile territory and complete your mission? Have you got what it takes to stand out from the rest as a Paratrooper in the Infantry?

Salary from£25,200
ChefFeatured
Royal Logistic Corps

Chef

Cook for everyone from hungry soldiers in the field, to VIPs at state ceremonies. Get skilled, qualified and enjoy an incredible Army life.

Salary from£25,200
Electronic Warfare & Signals IntelligenceFeatured
Royal Signals

Electronic Warfare & Signals Intelligence

Join the cutting edge of information warfare and become an Electronic Warfare Signals Intelligence (EWSI). Dive deep into the world of information warfare, working behind enemy lines in the information battle to exploit and disrupt enemy communications.

Salary from£25,200
Petroleum OperatorFeatured
Royal Logistic Corps

Petroleum Operator

Be our expert on fuel and keep Army vehicles moving.

Salary from£25,200
Driver Communications SpecialistFeatured
Royal Logistic Corps

Driver Communications Specialist

Keep our regiments in communication. Take charge of crucial communications systems and set them up wherever you are.

Salary from£25,200
Light GunnerFeatured
Royal Artillery

Light Gunner

Become a highly skilled Gunner and make a big difference on the battlefield. Get qualifications, make friends for life and enjoy an exciting Army life.

Salary from£25,200
Information Services Engineer
Royal Signals

Information Services Engineer

Operating at the heart of the information battle an Information Service Engineer is an expert in the configuration, deployment, and monitoring of modern software applications. Are you ready to drive communication excellence across the information battlefield?

Salary from£25,200
Veterinary Officer
Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Veterinary Officer

Make sure the military's working animals are well and ready to be deployed. Give expert advice, get qualifications and build a rewarding career.

Salary from£50,540
Veterinary Officer

Veterinary Officer

Make sure the military's working animals are well and ready to be deployed. Give expert advice, get qualifications and build a rewarding career.

Salary from£50,540
Physiotherapist Officer
Royal Army Medical Service

Physiotherapist Officer

When troops get sick or injured, you get them back on their feet. A highly trained professional, you could deploy anywhere in the world.

Salary from£39,671
Engineer Troop Officer
Royal Engineers

Engineer Troop Officer

Building bases, blowing up bridges, clearing mines: the range of challenges will test your skills; but with expertise and good leadership, you'll succeed every time.

Salary from£39,671
Pharmacist Officer
Royal Army Medical Service

Pharmacist Officer

Be our resident expert on medications. Give advice at senior levels and see that medical teams give the best healthcare to troops.

Salary from£39,671
Ceremonial Gunner
Royal Artillery

Ceremonial Gunner

The excitement, the spectacle, the crowds: there's nothing like being a Ceremonial Gunner. You'll learn to ride like a pro and build an amazing career.

Salary from£25,200
Medical Support Officer
Royal Army Medical Service

Medical Support Officer

Organise care for casualties on the battlefield: lead our medical teams and make sure troops get treated. It's a role that can take you worldwide.

Salary from£39,671
Royal Signals Officer
Royal Signals

Royal Signals Officer

Royal Signals Officer: Lead. Innovate. Excel. Are you ready to take on a pivotal role within the Army, where leadership, responsibility, and cutting-edge technical opportunities converge?

Salary from£39,671
Artillery Officer
Royal Artillery

Artillery Officer

Lead soldiers, give orders and take charge of some of the Army's most valuable and powerful weapons, all while honing your management skills.

Salary from£39,671
Engineering Officer
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Engineering Officer

Lead and motivate a team of highly skilled soldiers, as they maintain all of the Army's mechanical and electrical equipment, from rifle sights to helicopter engines.

Salary from£39,671
Avionics Technician
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Avionics Technician

Guns on a helicopter? Radar on a plane? You'll know how to fix both as well as many other technical systems.

Salary from£25,200
Doctor
Royal Army Medical Service

Doctor

Play a vital role in keeping Army personnel fighting fit. Enjoy an immensely fulfilling job that comes with travel, adrenaline and a sense of pride.

Salary from£70,928
Household Cavalry Officer
Royal Armoured Corps

Household Cavalry Officer

Could you lead a troop of Armoured Cavalry vehicles and soldiers in combat and play your part in ceremonial duties on horseback?

Salary from£39,671
Dentist
Royal Army Medical Service

Dentist

Life as an Army dentist can be an amazing experience. There's travel, challenges, sports, training and the freedom to perform high quality dental work.

Salary from£70,000
Armoured Corps Officer
Royal Armoured Corps

Armoured Corps Officer

Use your first-class training to lead an armoured fighting vehicle troop of highly skilled soldiers who may drive anything from Tanks to Jackals.

Salary from£39,671
Infantry Officer
Infantry

Infantry Officer

Infantry Officers are dynamic, charismatic, and enthusiastic leaders who have the privilege to command the soldiers that make up the Army's most critical capability, often in the toughest and most demanding settings.

Salary from£39,671
Chaplain
Royal Army Chaplains’ Department

Chaplain

You can bring so much support to our troops, in peace time and on operations, all over the world.

Salary from£57,642
Royal Military Police Officer
Adjutant General’s Corps

Royal Military Police Officer

As a Military Police Officer in the RMP, you'll handle complex investigations. You'll lead your platoon and see that justice is done, wherever you are in the world.

Salary from£39,671
Intelligence Officer
Intelligence Corps

Intelligence Officer

Command some of the most capable soldiers in the British Army, directing analytical capability to inform decision makers.

Salary from£39,671
HR Officer
Adjutant General’s Corps

HR Officer

Great qualifications and experience. The opportunity to lead a team and travel the world. Discover careers in Army HR.

Salary from£39,671
Legal Officer
Adjutant General’s Corps

Legal Officer

As an Army Legal Officer you will advise on a range of legal issues across the Army. You will have a challenging and interesting career with opportunities which few other legal practices could offer.

Salary from£50,540
Educational & Training Services Officer
Adjutant General’s Corps

Educational & Training Services Officer

Become a highly qualified trainer and teacher, helping soldiers and officers to be the best. See their talents grow and develop yours too.

Salary from£39,671
Geographic Technician
Royal Engineers

Geographic Technician

Become an expert in terrain analysis, using GIS, survey and web services to deliver mapping products and giving vital geospatial intelligence to inform commanders on the ground.

Salary from£25,200
Household Cavalry Soldier
Royal Armoured Corps

Household Cavalry Soldier

Find out how it feels to wow the crowds, riding at state ceremonies and what it's like to be out in the field, performing reconnaissance.

Salary from£25,200
Plumber
Royal Engineers

Plumber

Could you look after all the Army’s heating and plumbing, all over the world? It’s a big job - but you’ll get great training and support.

Salary from£25,200
Radiographer
Royal Army Medical Service

Radiographer

Could you provide crucial medical scans on the front line or in a hospital? We'll teach you how and pay for your training too.

Salary from£39,974
Network Engineer
Royal Signals

Network Engineer

Are you ready to step into a vital role where your technical skills can make a strategic impact? Join the front lines of the information battle and become a Royal Signals Network Engineer.

Salary from£25,200
Uncrewed Aerial Systems
Royal Artillery

Uncrewed Aerial Systems

Be at the heart of action: even back at the base. Fly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Salary from£25,200
Driver - Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers

Driver - Royal Engineers

Cranes, bridge transporters, Land Rovers; as a specialist Driver, you can drive almost anything. Get trained, qualified and become a key member of our team.

Salary from£25,200
Musician
Royal Corps of Army Music

Musician

As an Army musician you have the opportunity to turn your passion into a career, travel the world as well as earning a competitive salary.

Salary from£28,861
Army Nurse
Royal Army Medical Service

Army Nurse

Provide general and specialist nursing care to soldiers and civilians.

Salary from£40,714
Aviation Communication Specialist
Army Air Corps

Aviation Communication Specialist

Clear communication is vital, it would be your job to maintain the crucial link between the aircraft and ground forces.

Salary from£25,200
Surveyor
Royal Engineers

Surveyor

You’re at the heart of Army building projects. Once trained, you work on sites all over the world and get to build your qualifications too.

Salary from£25,200
Mental Health Nurse
Royal Army Medical Service

Mental Health Nurse

A Mental Health Nurse will often find themselves giving advice to Army units and Medical Officers on Mental Health issues as well as managing a patient case load.

Salary from£40,714
Light Cavalry Crew
Royal Armoured Corps

Light Cavalry Crew

Get in the driving seat of a fast, light armoured vehicle that can be fitted with all kinds of weaponry.

Salary from£25,200
Aircraft Technician
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Aircraft Technician

Be the person who makes sure every aircraft is working and ready to fly. Travel the world and use your training to support our pilots.

Salary from£25,200
Operator Technical Intelligence
Intelligence Corps

Operator Technical Intelligence

Analyse intercepted communications, become a language expert and advise Commanders on some of the most highly sensitive operations in the UK.

Salary from£32,615
Royal Military Police Soldier
Adjutant General’s Corps

Royal Military Police Soldier

When you join the Royal Military Police, you'll also be a soldier - which means you'll get to travel worldwide, get great qualifications and have a varied, interesting job.

Salary from£32,615
Air Defence Gunner
Royal Artillery

Air Defence Gunner

Defend against air attacks using hi-tech guided missiles. Learn all about the technology, get qualifications, make friends and become an outstanding soldier.

Salary from£25,200
Movement Controller
Royal Logistic Corps

Movement Controller

Control the Movement of Personnel and Equipment by Air, Road, Rail and Sea in support of Operations, Exercises and International Relief Operations.

Salary from£25,200
Plasterer and Painter
Royal Engineers

Plasterer and Painter

Train in painting and plastering. Then work on the Army’s biggest building projects, all round the world. Get a trade, qualifications and an exciting lifestyle.

Salary from£25,200
Veterinary Technician / Nurse
Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Veterinary Technician / Nurse

Keep Army animals bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Gain valuable experience, get qualifications, travel worldwide and make some great friends along the way.

Salary from£33,978
Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician

Keep Army animals bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Gain valuable experience, get qualifications, travel worldwide and make some great friends along the way.

Salary from£33,978
General Fitter
Royal Engineers

General Fitter

Get the skills for a great career within the Army or the civilian world. Travel, meet new people and try new activities; sky-diving for example.

Salary from£25,200
Armourer
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Armourer

Arming our units is a vital job. Whatever the weapon, from a tank gun to a pistol, you'll repair, maintain and inspect to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Salary from£25,200
Plant Operator Mechanic
Royal Engineers

Plant Operator Mechanic

Whatever we’re building, you’ll do the groundwork in a bulldozer or digger. You’ll make all kinds of projects possible and gain skills for life.

Salary from£25,200
Pharmacy Technician
Royal Army Medical Service

Pharmacy Technician

No Army medical team is complete without a Pharmacy Technician. You play a key role in caring for troops by dispensing vital medications and advice.

Salary from£33,978
Recovery Mechanic
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Recovery Mechanic

When vehicles break down or get stuck, you race to the rescue. Our training gives you the skills, while qualifications improve your CV.

Salary from£25,200
Supply Chain Operative
Royal Signals

Supply Chain Operative

Become a Supply Chain Operative in the Royal Signals and ensure our communication superiority. In information warfare, amateurs focus on tactics, but professionals focus on logistics.

Salary from£25,200
Air Conditioning Fitter
Royal Engineers

Air Conditioning Fitter

We need experts in air conditioning and refrigeration at Army sites all over the world. With our training, you'll have skills for a life-long career.

Salary from£25,200
Port Operator
Royal Logistic Corps

Port Operator

Work in a port and learn how to load and unload cargo from ships. Travel the world supporting the Army and other Services.

Salary from£25,200
Mariner
Royal Logistic Corps

Mariner

Want to experience a maritime career in the Army? Join us a Mariner and get training, qualifications and an incredible role that could take you round the world.

Salary from£25,200
Electrician - Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers

Electrician - Royal Engineers

Army Electricians are fully qualified and work all over the world. Join us and you'll be trained to tackle any project anywhere.

Salary from£25,200
Operating Department Practitioner
Royal Army Medical Service

Operating Department Practitioner

Learn vital medical skills with first-class Army training that is fully funded by us. You will be able to apply the skills you learn in operating theatres worldwide.

Salary from£33,978
Metalsmith
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

Metalsmith

Tanks, helicopters, generators; Army Metalsmiths can fix anything. You get the same qualifications as a civilian Metalsmith, opening up a wide range of jobs.

Salary from£25,200
Armoured AS90 Gunner
Royal Artillery

Armoured AS90 Gunner

Driving one of the Army's most powerful weapons: the AS90 is an incredible experience. Learn the ropes, take qualifications and enjoy a full Army life.

Salary from£25,200
Postal and Courier Operator
Royal Logistic Corps

Postal and Courier Operator

Postal and Courier Operators play an essential role in maintaining one of the Army's vital lines of communication as well as keeping the morale of troops high.

Salary from£25,200
Logistic Specialist - Royal Engineers
Royal Engineers

Logistic Specialist - Royal Engineers

Get supplies where they’re needed, when they’re needed. Be a warehouse expert and build a CV you can use outside the Army too.

Salary from£25,200
Fabricator
Royal Engineers

Fabricator

Whether it's a 100ft bridge or a brand new base, your welding skills will be crucial. Get qualified and prepare for an exciting Army life.

Salary from£25,200
Missile System
Royal Artillery

Missile System

Learn how to fire a high-powered armoured rocket launcher; which can have a crucial impact in battles. Travel, make friends and take qualifications too.

Salary from£25,200
Biomedical Scientist
Royal Army Medical Service

Biomedical Scientist

Manage blood supplies and diagnose diseases both at home and overseas.

Salary from£39,974
EOD and Search
Royal Engineers

EOD and Search

Learn how to find and make safe unexploded devices at home and abroad as part of a highly trained EOD & Search Team.

Salary from£25,200
Digital Communication Technician
Royal Engineers

Digital Communication Technician

Trained to use digital radio systems, you'll help us keep in contact. It's a crucial job which comes with qualifications and an exciting Army life.

Salary from£25,200
Artillery Surveillance Observer
Royal Artillery

Artillery Surveillance Observer

You spot enemy units using radar. Then we lock in and destroy them; which may save many lives. Off duty, there's an unbeatable Army lifestyle.

Salary from£25,200
Armoured Engineer
Royal Engineers

Armoured Engineer

Could you lead the way on operations - laying bridges and clearing blockades? If so, you could be an Armoured Engineer, driving powerful fighting machines.

Salary from£25,200
Dental Nurse
Royal Army Medical Service

Dental Nurse

First-class training helps you become a Dental Nurse. It's much like being a civilian Dental Nurse but with added excitement, travel, sports and career development.

Salary from£33,348
Marine Engineer
Royal Logistic Corps

Marine Engineer

Could you keep ships, boats and other vessels in good working order? We'll give you all the training you need, plus an amazing Army experience.

Salary from£25,200
Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical
Royal Engineers

Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical

Be part of our biggest building projects. Provide the plans for electrical and mechanical systems at Army sites all over the world.

Salary from£25,200
Dog Handler
Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Dog Handler

Train a dog to Army standards. Go on exercises and operations worldwide and enjoy adventure, challenges, sports and an amazing bond with your hound.

Salary from£25,200
Bricklayer
Royal Engineers

Bricklayer

Fixing bomb-damaged buildings, building runways in the Army, Bricklaying is an important job. With worldwide travel and fantastic training, you'll be set for life.

Salary from£25,200
Artillery Logistic Specialist
Royal Artillery

Artillery Logistic Specialist

Could you get food, water and ammunition to troops on the battlefield? If so, you could be a key part of the Royal Artillery team.

Salary from£25,200
Dog Handler

Dog Handler

Train a dog to Army standards. Go on exercises and operations worldwide and enjoy adventure, challenges, sports and an amazing bond with your hound.

Salary from£25,200
Driver Air Despatch
Royal Logistic Corps

Driver Air Despatch

Get supplies safely into the air and then accurately deliver them to troops on the ground. Enjoy an incredible job, flying with the Army and the RAF.

Salary from£25,200
Design Draughtsman
Royal Engineers

Design Draughtsman

Be the key to successful building projects. Learn to create blueprints and gain skills and qualifications you can use in the civilian world.

Salary from£25,200
Carpenter and Joiner
Royal Engineers

Carpenter and Joiner

Become a highly skilled Carpenter and Joiner. Build skills and qualifications that can set you up for life, while enjoying travel, sports and challenges.

Salary from£25,200
Artillery Command Systems
Royal Artillery

Artillery Command Systems

Use the latest systems to get crucial information to troops. Learn about IT, get qualifications and work with people who'll be mates for life.

Salary from£25,200
Combat Medical Technician
Royal Army Medical Service

Combat Medical Technician

Saving lives on the front line takes courage and incredible drive. We can give you support and training, the rest is up to you.

Salary from£25,200
Ammunition Technician
Royal Logistic Corps

Ammunition Technician

Could you be an expert on explosives, ammunition and bomb disposal? After world leading technical training, you could help keep our troops and civilians safe.

Salary from£25,200
Construction Materials Technician
Royal Engineers

Construction Materials Technician

Take on one of the Army's most varied jobs. Build up experience, take qualifications and choose from a range of career paths.

Salary from£25,200
Environmental Health Practitioner
Royal Army Medical Service

Environmental Health Practitioner

Environmental Health Technicians make sure that troops have a clean, safe environment that's free of health risks. Could you keep them fit and well?

Salary from£33,978
Healthcare Assistant
Royal Army Medical Service

Healthcare Assistant

Be part of highly skilled medical team that could posted anywhere in the world. Be active, enjoy great rewards and make friends for life.

Salary from£25,200
Royal Logistic Corps Officer
Royal Logistic Corps

Royal Logistic Corps Officer

Royal Logistic Corps Officers command soldiers providing essential support in war, disaster relief or peacetime. During deployment, sustainment and recovery; you'll keep the Army moving.

Salary from£39,671
Officer Pilot
Army Air Corps

Officer Pilot

A leader and expert pilot, you are a vital part of any campaign. You fly cutting-edge helicopters and support troops all over the world.

Salary from£39,671
Ground Officer
Army Air Corps

Ground Officer

Lead a team that gets hi-tech aircraft ready for action. Get training, qualifications and an exciting career in aviation as a Ground Officer.

Salary from£39,671