- .Army Reserve
- .Available Roles
- .Marine Engineer
- engineering
- logistics
- Soldier
- Reserve
Marine Engineer - Reserve
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.
Starting day rate
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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
Formal civilian or military engineering qualification
Need help?
Have any questions? Your local unit will help you through the process.
Step 1
You start Basic Training, this 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
Then you do a Marine Engineering course. This happens at the Defence School of Marine Engineering at MOD Lyneham. The course lasts 2 weeks and you carry out marine engineering as a Mexeflote 2nd Engineer. It’s followed by two more modules over five days, which cover Seamanship, among other skills. We do our best to make sure that Army Reserve training fits in with your day job.
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.
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