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Tank Crew

Wales

Posted 22/04/2024

£18,687 - £23,496 per annum

Top Reasons to Apply
  1. Always wanted to drive a tank? Get to grips with the awesome Challenger 2 as part of a four-person crew.
  2. You’ll get first-class training that will teach you how to look after your tank.
  3. As a member of a Tank Crew you’ll drive and operate this amazing vehicle as part of a four-strong team.
Job Description

Always wanted to drive a tank? Get to grips with the awesome Challenger 2 as part of a four-person crew.

Salary:

  • £18,687 the minimum amount you’ll earn during training
  • £23,496 your pay after completing basic trade training

A powerful engine, heavy armour and massive firepower: that’s the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank. As a member of a Tank Crew you’ll drive and operate this amazing vehicle as part of a four-strong team. You’ll get to work in different roles including driver, gunner and loader. Eventually you can even qualify to command your own tank. But first, you’ll get first-class training that will teach you how to look after your tank.

The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

  • Get specialist training in tank warfare and armoured combat
  • Focus on combat
  • Be part of a four-person crew who live, work and fight from the British Army’s most impressive armoured vehicle
  • Take on the only role in the British Army that allows you to become a tank driver
  • Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel

The British Army
Company Information

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 Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force. As of 1 January 2024, the British Army comprises 75,166 regular full-time personnel, 4,062 Gurkhas, 26,244 volunteer reserve personnel and 4,557 "other personnel", for a total of 110,029.

The modern British Army traces back to 1707, with antecedents in the English Army and Scots Army that were created during the Restoration in 1660. The term British Army was adopted in 1707 after the Acts of Union between England and Scotland.

Key Facts
  • Head Office:

    Upavon,

    Pewsey SN9 6BE

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