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Be our expert on fuel and keep Army vehicles moving.
GET AN EXTRA £6,500, WHEN YOU JOIN AS A REGULAR PETROLEUM OPERATOR*
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.
The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.
*Talk to your recruiter to find out if you're eligible for this financial incentive
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.
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Reserve (part time)
Entry requirements
Age:
From 17 years & 9 months to 42 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
No formal qualifications needed
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
Army Reserve standards
Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8
Training for the role
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 it’s onto a 2-week course where you’re trained to be a Petroleum Operator. Later on, you can earn your Category C Driving Licence. We’ll do our best to make sure your training fits around your day job.
Qualifications you could get after training
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
Pay & benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £63.27 in training and once you're a Private. 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.
How to Apply
When you decide to apply, your local unit will help you through the process - you don't need to wait until you've finished Army Assessment to get involved.
To join, you have to apply online. The application process will take some time, but you can also ring the unit you're interested in joining - the team there will help often invite you to join them for drill nights, and you'll get support for your application.