Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME

British Army

Devizes

1 month ago

Applications closed

Overview

As a REME Officer you will lead highly skilled tradesmen both on operations and in barracks. They could be repairing Light Guns, recovering Challenger 2 Tanks, maintaining Apache helicopters or supporting the Special Forces. Every unit in the British Army needs REME personnel to repair, recover and maintain its vehicles and equipment. With 9 Regular Battalions, 3 Reserve Battalions and 42 Light Aid Detachments there are varied and frequent opportunities working anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities

Lead and motivate high calibre, highly motivated soldiers
Support units by making battle-winning decisions, to keep them moving and operating, wherever in the world they deploy
Provide technical expertise, advice and assurance to unit commanders
Develop your people to reach their potential and promote professional engineering
Lead a team of skilled personnel to maintain Army mechanical and electrical equipment, from rifle sights to helicopter engines

Qualifications and requirements

72 UCAS points and 35 ALIS points at GCSE or equivalent qualifications (including minimum GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English Language, Maths and a Science or Foreign Language)
Graduates should ideally hold a technically focused degree (engineering, maths, science or computer systems). Non-graduates must be prepared to study for an In-Service Degree in a technical subject
Basic physical fitness assessment: Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
Post-entry training: Military Systems Engineering Course at MOD Lyneham in Wiltshire (15-week course)
Chartered Engineer with Society of Operational Engineers (SOE), Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institute of Engineering Technology (IET) or the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS)
Chartered Manager with Chartered Management Institute
MSc in Engineering and Management
Association of Project Managers Practitioner
PRINCE2 Practitioner
Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership

Pay and progression

The minimum amount you'll earn during training: £34,676
Your pay after completing basic trade training: £41,456
Age: From 17 years 9 months to 28 years 11 months
Qualifications: GCSEs and UCAS points

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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