The Army needs loads of different vehicles, from tanks and quad bikes to HGVs and Land Rovers. Keeping them in good working order is a big job which is the responsibility of the Vehicle Mechanics. Wherever we are in the world, you will keep our vehicles on the road, even in extreme conditions. Its great experience and well give you first-class training.
The Corps of the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) provides engineering support to maintain and repair the vast array of British Army equipment. They will be found wherever the Army is operating, at home or overseas. The technical training our soldiers receive gives them the confidence to tackle any engineering problem. We are professional, resourceful and resilient, and we strive to keep fit equipment in the hands of the user; to keep the punch in the Armys fist.
Key Responsibilities
Keeping the Army's vehicles working at home and on operations
Servicing and maintaining all vehicle types from tanks to HGVs
Conducting preventative maintenance
Working in line with Army policy on vehicle maintenance, and health and safety guidelines
Assisting in roadworthiness testing of all Army vehicles
Regular (full time) Entry requirements
Age:
From16 years & 6 monthsto35 years & 6 months
Qualifications:
GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 (A-C), in English, Science and Maths.
Basic physical fitness assessment:
Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
Medicine Ball Throw 3m (Army Reserve 2.7m)
2km run 11 min 30 sec
More information about the fitness test
Training for the role Step 1 Your initial military training 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), youll do a basic military training (short) course at Harrogate .
If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years and 6 months), youll do the regular adult basic training .
Step 2 Then you go to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MOD Lyneham, Wiltshire. Here, you learn to be a mechanic. Over the next 46 weeks, you are taught how to fix vehicles and carry out maintenance, repairs and inspections. Tanks, trucks, quads... youll work with all kinds of vehicles. You will also get car and HGV driving licences.
Qualifications you could get after training Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering
Qualifications at different levels, in Leadership and Management
Car and HGV licenses + Opportunity for tracked vehicle and plant licenses
Pay & benefits You'll earn £26,334 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.
How to Apply Once your online application has been approved, you'll meet with a local recruiter. This is your chance to tell us about the role that you're interested in. When you go to the Assessment Centre, you'll take tests - the results will show whether you'd be suitable for this role, or should consider a different role.
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