Technical Support Specialist

Could you support the repair and maintenance of tanks, weapons and vehicles? Train to become the engineering logistics backbone of the Army.

Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6

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Role details

Entry Requirements

Age

To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 6 months old and 35 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.

Fitness

Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 3m (Army Reserve 2.7m)
2km run 11 min 30 sec)

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Education

GCSE Grade A*–D/9-3, or Scottish National 4, in English and Maths.

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About the Role

You support the REME trades so they can do their job. A highly responsible role from day one, you will receive the training to manage millions of pounds worth of weapons, ammunition, vehicles, tools and workshops all while gaining first-class training and experience. You will travel the world supporting fighting units and have fantastic opportunities for sport and Adventurous Training, and you'll make friends for life.

Key Responsibilities

Provide logistical support to REME Units of its equipment and workshops and manage day-to-day supplies
Keep account of and manage millions of pounds of weapons, tools and test equipment
Run the maintenance and inspection regime of specialist engineering tools and test equipment
Get the opportunity to become a military training instructor
Keep the REME logistical chain moving forwards to support the needs of the mission

Training

Step 1
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 a basic military training 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
You head to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire. Over the next 12 weeks, you learn how to run a unit’s entire technical store and deal with demands. You will also be taught to drive and gain your car and HGV licences.