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Approximately £26,334 during initial training. Entry Age: 16 years and 6 months to 35 years and 6 months. Qualifications: No formal qualifications required to join.
Soldiers perform routine servicing and field repairs on their fleet, including Land Rovers and MAN Support Vehicles .
Includes a 2km run (approx. 11 mins), mid-thigh pull (118kg), and 3.1m medicine ball throw. Core Responsibilities Royal Engineers Driver Operator
Drivers operate complex machinery, such as the Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment (AEL) , which can bridge 32m gaps for 90-ton armor in roughly two hours.
The role involves more than just driving from point A to B; it is a technical combat position centered on engineering mobility. Approximately £26,334 during initial training
Recruits can earn Category B, C, and C+E (HGV) licenses.
Operators may handle self-loading dump trucks, road rollers, cement mixers, and cranes to facilitate infrastructure repair or disaster relief. Training & Progression Soldiers perform routine servicing and field repairs on
Training covers navigating extreme terrains—including jungle, desert, and snow—as well as convoy drills and night driving under tactical conditions.