- .Army Reserve
- .Available Roles
- .Logistic Specialist - Royal Engineers
- engineering
- Soldier
- Reserve
Logistic Specialist - Royal Engineers - Reserve
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.
Starting day rate
£0
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 17 years & 9 months old and 42 years & 6 months old at the time of your application.
Education
GCSE Grade A–D/9-3, or Scottish National 5 grade A-D, in Maths, English Language and one other subject
Need help?
Have any questions? Your local unit will help you through the process.
Step 1
Basic Training consists of two main courses and some online training packages. You can book on the courses to fit around your daily life, so it could take you several months to finish your basic training.
Module 1: Foundation Training. 5 alternate residential weekends Fri - Sun at an Army training centre OR a nine-day residential course.
Module 2: Battlecamp. 15-day residential course at an Army training establishment. You will learn fieldcraft, Skill at Arms, fitness training, qualities of a soldier, military knowledge, Battlefield casualty drills, individual health and education. This will culminate with a Passing Off Parade which your family and friends can attend to celebrate your success.
Step 2
You head to the Logistics School in Worthy Down in Hampshire, Surrey. Over 2 weeks you learn all the skills you need to know to become a Military Engineer Logistic Specialist.
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private and increase as you rise through the ranks. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
Variety of driving licences Military Engineer (Combat)
Class 3 Military Engineer (Logistics Specialist)
Class 3 Apprenticeship
Level 2 NVQ in Warehousing and Storage
Level 1 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Numbers European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
MHE Licence including rough terrain forklift Foundation modern Apprenticeship (FMA)