COULD YOU PROVIDE ESSENTIAL FUEL SUPPLIES TO KEEP THE BRITISH ARMY MOVING?
AS PETROLEUM OPERATORS, WE ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEPLOYMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF MILITARY FUEL SITES WHICH PROVIDE VITAL PETROLEUM SERVICES TO THE ARMY AND DEFENCE.
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.
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 handling 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
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
Then you 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 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.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications needed
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m
- MSFT (beep test) level 7.5
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Level 2 LGV Driver Apprenticeship
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Petroleum Operations
- Level 2 Certificate Logistics & Transport
- Level 3 Certificate Logistics, Transport Oil and Gas
- 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
Rank Progression
Pay and Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
Training For The Role
You'll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier. You will spend at least 23 days with your Unit and learn about handling weapons and surviving outdoors.
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.Entry Requirements
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m 30s
- MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
- Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
- Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
- 2km run 11m
- MSFT (beep test) level 7.5
Qualifications You Could Get After Training
- Level 2 Certificate Logistics & 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 and Benefits
You'll get paid a day rate according to your rank, starting from £40.13 in training and rising to £51.22 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.