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Employer description
Protecting the nation and its dependent territories will always be the British Army's first role. Highly trained soldiers are ready to deploy anywhere at any time to meet a variety of challenges, ranging from support to the Police following a terrorist attack, to specialist capabilities such as bomb disposal and intelligence experts, 24 hours a day 365 days a year, we are always ready to serve. You belong here.
Main description
An opportunity to embark on a full-time career in the British Army. Train as a Supply Chain Warehouse Operative, gain hands on experience along with industry recognised qualifications. Develop logistics skills in a fast-paced environment, ensuring essential supplies reach the front line, worldwide, where and when they are needed.
What you'll do at work
This apprenticeship is offered by the Royal Signals, Royal Logistic Corps, Royal Engineers and the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Corps.
Royal Signals - Operate logistic information management systems, ensuring equipment is recorded and legislated
Liaise with commanders to discuss future equipment required to support taskings
Monitor quality, quantity, stock levels and distribution time frames and report results
Organise shipments in and out of the warehouse
Conduct additional military tasks wherever the Army is deployed
Royal Logistic Corps - Use Logistic Information Systems to help control the storage and distribution of kit and equipment, making sure supplies are always available
Work in barracks, combat units and warehouses as part of an Army unit or attached to another organisation
Deploy all over the world on exercise and operations - wherever your expertise is needed
Train as a Material Accountant and gain your C+E Driving Licence
Gain an Adult Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage
Royal Engineers - Become an expert in storage and distribution
Work with ammunition and explosives
Use complex computing and IT applications
Learn to drive large vehicles and forklifts
Develop knowledge of general construction
Where you'll work
Depending on your chosen regiment/corps and age at the time of enlistment, you will undertake Phase 1 training at AFC Harrogate (16-17 year olds), ATR Pirbright, ATR Winchester or ITC Catterick (for adult recruits). ITC Catterick is also where Infantry soldiers complete both Phase 1 and 2. On completion of training, you will be assigned where the Army requires you to be, but wherever that is you will receive 'on the job' training towards the completion of your chosen Apprenticeship.
Training to be provided
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
BRITISH ARMY
Your training course
Supply chain warehouse operative (level 2)
Your training plan
Royal Signals (and all).
Step 1 - Your initial military training which will teach 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 6 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 6 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.
Step 2 - This is the start of your technical training designed to introduce basic signalling and communication skills. You will learn about the Royal Corps of Signals; it's history and what it means to belong to a Corps that is over 100 years old. You will be taught basic principles and skills which you will build on throughout your career, such as siting, operating and talking on military radios, radio logs, map marking, working at heights, health and safety, and of course security.
Step 3 - You will spend 4 weeks learning what it is to be a Royals Signals Soldier, from then you will study to be a supply operative at the Royals School of Signals in Blandford Forum. Dorset. You will be trained in supply chain operations, warehouse operation and logistic operations and be enrolled on a civilian accredited apprenticeship. You will be trained to manage equipment both in barracks and when deployed on operations and be trained to operate forklift trucks. Your trade training is recognised by industry, and you will be able to gain professional recognition and accreditation with a professional industry organisation.
Qualifications you could get after training:
Driving Licences: B+E, C+E, Minibus, Forklift
Apprenticeship in Supply Chain Warehouse Operations (Level 2)
NVQ Level 2 in IT
Level 1 functional skills in maths, English and IT
Professional registration with CILT (UK)
Level 3, 5, 6 Management and Leadership
Level 4 FdSc Logistic Management with Lincoln University
Level 5 BSc Logistic Management with Lincoln University
Level 6 Msc Logistic Management with Swansea University
Royal Logistic Corps -
Step 1, as above.
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 - You will then complete your trade training at the Defence School of Logistics in Worthy Down to be qualified as a Logistic Supply Specialist Class 3. At this stage, you will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. After 12 months in your Unit, you will complete the Class 2 upgrade assessment. Following a further two years, you will be eligible to complete the Class 1 course if successfully promoted to Lance Corporal.
Qualifications you could get after training:
Level 2 Certificate Logistics and Transport
Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship
Royal Engineers -
Step 1, as above.
Step 2 - Then it’s off to the Royal School of Military Engineering Regiment near Camberley, Surrey, for nine weeks. Here, you learn military engineering skills such as knots and lashings, demolition, mine warfare and bridge building. Finally, you do 11 weeks’ training at the Defence Logistics School in Deepcut. You learn about managing engineering supplies and stores and earn an entry-level NVQ in Warehouse Management.
Qualifications you could get after training:
Car, forklift and HGV driving licences
MHE Licence including rough terrain forklift
Level 2 Apprenticeship (NVQ Technical Certificate and Functional Skills) in Warehouse and Storage (EdExcel)
Entry Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or Scottish National 4 (English/Maths) (grade E/2 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have.
They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness
Other requirements
The British Army recruits throughout the year and you should ignore the application closing dates shown against this advert.
Company benefits
The Army offers job security, career growth, adventure and world-class training. Benefits include competitive pay, travel, fitness, leadership skills, a pension, free healthcare, cheaper housing and 30 days of paid leave a year, plus public holidays.
Future Prospects
The apprenticeship is a gateway to a full-time career in the British Army. Promotion, along with increased salary and responsibility is dependent on successful completion of the apprenticeship and then on merit by competitive selection. As you advance through the ranks, you will have the increased opportunity to lead and direct people, managing resources and workforce within your area of work to deliver the required outputs whilst maintaining and instilling the highest values and standards expected of the British Army. You belong here.
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 30/08/2025
Salary
£25,200 a year
Location
This job is located in Recruiting nationally, Recruiting nationally
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