Marine Engineer at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Marine Engineer

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Logistic Corps
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description

• Could you keep ships, boats and other vessels in good working order? We’ll give you all the training you need, plus an amazing Army experience.
• As a Marine Engineer, you are an important part of the vessel’s crew and will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the craft and its engines.
• You will be expected to think on your feet and solve problems on a daily basis, you need to be naturally independent, self-motivating and work well under pressure - if a vessel breaks down at sea all eyes quickly focus on the Marine Engineer!
• You will routinely work alongside the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and in support of the Royal Marines, leading on tasks such as hurricane and disaster relief.
• Aside from engineering, there are also opportunities to get involved in the huge array of Army sports as well as all forms of Adventurous Training. 
• 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair the Army’s fleet of vessels and be responsible for all electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems onboard.
• Based at the home of Army Maritime in Marchwood, Southampton.
• You could be deployed worldwide - wherever the British Army has a presence.
• Achieve NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
• Earn your category B Driving License.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications:

• GCSE Grade A–C/9-4, or Scottish National 5 grade A-C, in at least English Language, Maths and one other subject (preferably Science or DT).

Age:

• From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months.

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

Pay & Benefits
You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.