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Artillery Logistic Specialist
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.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Fitness
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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Unsure about any requirements? Our recruitment team is here to help.
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.
Key Responsibilities
Get vital supplies to troops
Supply ammunition to gun lines
Enjoy opportunities to travel
Gain multiple driving qualifications
Step1
Your initial military training teaches you how to be a soldier, covering everything from fieldcraft to how to handle a rifle.
If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the basic military training (long) course at Harrogate.
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), you’ll do the regular adult basic training.
Step 2
Then it’s off to Larkhill in Wiltshire to become a qualified Gunner before joining your chosen regiment. If you want to join 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery you need to pass the All Arms Commando Course at Lympstone, Devon. If you want to join 7 Para Royal Horse Artillery you need to pass the demanding P Company selection at Catterick, North Yorkshire, and the Basic Parachute Course at RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire.
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
Level 2 Express Delivery Apprenticeship
HGV truck licence
European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Computer Literacy and Information Technology Stage 1 (CLAIT)
NVQ in Learning and Development
Tracked vehicle driving licence