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Petroleum Operator
Be our expert on fuel and keep Army vehicles moving.
Starting salary
£26,334
Age range
16.6 to 35.6
Role details
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 2.7m
2km run 11 min 30 sec
Education
No formal qualifications needed
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Military tanks, helicopters, sea vessels - every vehicle in the Army needs fuel. As a Petroleum Operator, you will work in a Fuel Squadron and make sure our troops get the petrol, diesel and oil they need. Your training will teach you everything you need to know and later on you can gain further qualifications, progress up through the ranks and build skills you can use in industry.
There are opportunities to conduct work experience packages with industry companies to gain an understanding of working with industry fuel systems and equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Learn the Health and Safety aspects of petroleum products, prevention of fire and environmental discipline.
You will work in a Fuel Squadron - a small unit attached to the Commando and Airborne Forces.
You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
Earn Category B, C and C+E Driving Licences, as well as your Forklift Licence. Gain experience of transporting Hazardous Goods.
Complete Hazmat Licences and undertake Authorised Person Petroleum and Dangerous Goods Consignor training.
Step 1
You'll start with your initial military training which 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 (short) 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 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. During this, you will earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and study general service driver modules. This training also gives you the opportunity to gain a broader knowledge on the Royal Logistic Corps functions and roles.
Step 3
Next you will attend a 7-week course at Worthy Down Camp in Winchester to complete the Petroleum Bulk Fuel Installation Operator qualification. You are taught how to store and handle fuels, identify hazards and deal with fires and environmental issues. You will also earn your Category B and C+E licenses at the defence school of transport Leconfield. You start by working with a supervisor to gain experience, once you’re more skilled, you’ll have more responsibility and will learn how to test and blend fuels.
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 Large goods vehicle (LGV) driver C + E Apprenticeship
Level 2 Certificate Logistics and Transport
National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH)
Transferable credits towards some Degree Programmes with appointed Universities
Level 3/4 Diploma in Team Management