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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 as an Army driver.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.3 to 35.6
Role details
Age
To apply for this position, you must be between 16 years & 3 months 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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In the Driver trade, you'll work closely with other trades within the Royal Logistic Corps to ensure all supplies are delivered to the right location at the right time, no matter how dangerous the environment. Our job is diverse and extremely interesting, offering many opportunities to learn new skills and gain an understanding of the transport industry.
As you progress through your career, you can move into the training world and become a Driving Instructor or Examiner. You can also become a Transport Specialist dealing with the operational management of your unit’s fleet.
Key Responsibilities
Drive the Army’s HGVs. Carry out vehicle maintenance, fleet management and operational planning.
Work as part of the Transport Team within an RLC Regiment.
You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
Earn your Category B, C and C+E Driving and Hazmat Licences.
Gain an apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles.
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to handling 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
Next, you will undertake your Class 3 Driver course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield, which will take about 25 weeks to complete. This will include earning you category B and C+E licenses, learning off road driving, driving different vehicles, Hazmat and basic vehicle maintenance.
Step 3
After this, you will begin an apprenticeship in Driving Goods Vehicles which you will complete alongside your Class 2 Driver course. This takes place in your unit and will take 12-18 months to complete.
Once you reach the rank of Lance Corporal, you are able to take the Class 1 Driver course which takes place over 15 days. On this course, you will learn fleet management, operational planning and maintenance, supervision and inspecting.
You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
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