Royal Engineers

Could you set up electricity at a base, out in the field? Or get emergency power up and running in a blackout? These are the kinds of tasks you'll handle as an Army Electrician. With our first-class training, you'll soon become qualified. You'll learn about electrical engineering, low voltage underground cables, alarms and power generators. You can also get trade qualifications and your driving licence. This can open up other jobs in the Army and the civilian world. Wherever you're based - in the UK or abroad - you'll have good mates around you and an exciting, active life.,

• Learn the principles of electrical engineering
• Work on single and three-phase electrical installations
• Install low-voltage underground cables
• Install intruder and fire alarm systems
• Operate power-generation equipment
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), 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.
  
  GCSE Grade A-C/9-5, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C, in Maths, and
• GCSE Grade A-C/9-4, or Scottish National 4 grade A-C, in English Lang, and one other subject, Level 3 Award in The Requirements For Electrical Installations BS 7671:2008 (2015) (17th Edition) (City and Guilds)
• Level 3 and Level 4 Diploma in Electrotechnical Studies and Practice (Military Engineering)
• Level 3 Award in Initial and Periodic Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds)
  
  You can expect to travel all over the world as a Royal Engineer. In my nearly 15 years in the military as a serving Royal Engineer I have deployed on operations and exercises all over the the UK, Germany, Cyprus, Afghanistan, Turkey, Italy, France and Belgium.
As a Royal Engineer, you can expect opportunities to work and train in the UK and overseas. Sappers support operations globally, using their skills to solve real-world engineering challenges in different environments and alongside a wide range of Army units. Rob Needham Royal Engineers It's similar to a normal working day, with gyms, food halls and social spaces available on camp. Living on a base gives you a good balance of structure and normal day-to-day life. Your days usually have a routine, like training, work and meals, but there's also plenty of time to relax. You live close to the people you work with, so there's a strong sense of community. In the evenings or downtime, you might go to the gym, watch TV, play sport or just catch up with mates. Everything you need is close by, which makes settling in much easier. Holly J Royal Adjutant's Corps There truly is no job like being in the Army, where colleagues become your friends. You're living, training and working with the same people, so friendships build very quickly. Yes. Everyone starts in the same position, learning together and supporting each other. That shared journey makes it easy to form friendships and feel like you belong. Kelvin R Infantry I'll usually have physical training in the morning, and for the rest of the day there can be lessons or tasks like servicing vehicles and weapons. It's a mix of both. You'll spend time building your fitness, but just as much time learning new skills, from technical training to teamwork and leadership. Steven R Royal Logistic Corps Phase 1 training will gradually push your limits, both physically and mentally, and you learn a lot about what you're capable of. Basic training is where you learn the fundamentals of Army life, from fitness and discipline to teamwork and core soldiering skills. It's challenging, but you're supported every step of the way as you build confidence and resilience.


• Starting salary
£27,282
• Age range
16 - 36