MAKE SURE OUR TRADESMEN HAVE EVERYTHING THEY NEED
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Training For The Role
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 how to handle a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2
Then it’s off to the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MoD Lyneham. Over the next 12 weeks, you learn how to run a unit’s entire technical store and deal with demands. You will also be taught to drive and gain your car and HGV licences.
Entry Requirements
Age:
16 years 6 months - 35 years 6 months
Qualifications: GCSE Grade A–D/9-3 in at least English Language and Maths
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 143kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- 2km run 11m 15s (11m 30s for Junior Entry)
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Logistics Operations
- Qualifications at different levels, in Leadership and Management
- Car and HGV Licenses
Rank Progression
Learn about rank progression here.
Pay and Benefits
“Day-to-day, I ensure equipment used by other trades is accounted for correctly. As a TSS I’ve been involved with the transfer of all my unit’s equipment into a new accounting system, now used widely throughout the Army. I’ve also provided real-time life support for my unit during operations in Afghanistan: supplying rations, water and accommodation. I’m currently getting more involved in military exercises so that I can improve my skills and become a Military Instructor. Then I can train my colleagues in things like shooting, first aid, communications and drill. All soldiers need to keep their military skills up-to-date.”
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.
Training For The Role
First, you complete basic training to become a soldier. Then you begin your trade training which will focus on the management of stores so that you can provide the REME tradesmen with specialist tools and spare parts. Training is modular and most of it is done at your Army Reserve unit (at evenings and weekends) with some occasional residential courses (up to 2 weeks long) at the Defence School of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering at MoD Lyneham, Wiltshire.
Entry Requirements
Age:
17 years 9 months - 42 years 6 months
Fitness:
- Mid Thigh Pull 143kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
- 2km run 11m 15s (11m 30s for Junior Entry)
Qualifications:
GCSE Grade A-D / 9-3 in at least English Language, Maths and Science
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Qualifications/accreditation in Leadership and Management.
- You may also gain category B and C driving licences depending on your exact role.
Pay and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £39.34 in training and rising to £50.21 per day once you're a Private. This includes being paid for weekly drill nights. Plus, if you complete all of your annual training days, you're entitled to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty.
From the Field
“I have been in the Army Reserves for four years and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. I have managed to do so much in my time, including the netball championships, which took place in Germany. I also took part in a karate championship where I placed third. I’ve obtained my driving licence too – I didn’t have one when I joined. The Army has opened my eyes to so many opportunities in life and given me support and qualifications to better myself. I would never have been able to do all this without them.”
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.
