MARINE ENGINEER – find out about life as a Marine Engineer in the Army
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Date asked: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Last reviewed: Friday, August 14, 2020
Ben V.
Hi, how much travelling overseas does this role involve compared to other roles? Thanks!
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kevin X.
Nurture Team JNCO
Marine engineers are often attached to different aspects of the army and navy With a great chance to travel the world more so than most trades
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Kevin X.
Nurture Team JNCO
Not just that but being able to work with hundreds of different teams regiments special forces ect will quickly Give you an understanding of how the army works and an idea of some of the experiences and opportunities you will have in the future
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Stephen Z.
Marine Engineer
Hi, im Pte Goligher and i have been a marine engineer for 4 years now. this is a really good trade for travelling. This is because there are few marine engineers in the army but plenty for us to do so we get reused over and over on exercises and deployments. As kevin says we can get attached to special forces and this gets us everywhere in the world.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
George O.
Hi. What is a normal day like for this role?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Ben V.
Great, thanks! And just to clarify the difference between a Mariner and a Marine Engineer is simply that a Mariner is more driving and navigating and Engineer is the mechanics etc?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Stephen Z.
Marine Engineer
Ben, yes the mariners are the ones that do all the navigation and looking after the general upkeep of the vessels. The marine engineers look after all the mechanics, electrics, hydraulics etc
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Stephen Z.
Marine Engineer
George, day to day work can consist of servicing engines, generators etc. Abit like a mechanic for a car but on marine vessels. Alot of training out on the water aswell to avoid skill fade.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Ben V.
Thanks. That's really helpful. Have you travelled much in your four years?
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
George O.
Thank you for clarifying that
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Georgina Z.
Marketing Manager
Having worked with both Mariners and Marine Engineers, the opportunities for travel are far reaching. I took them to Greece, Kuwait, Oman and Iraq during my two years serving with 17 Port and Maritime Regiment.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Stephen Z.
Marine Engineer
Hi Ben, yeah Ive been deployed to the caribbean for 6 months as part of the UK's humanitarian aid and disaster relief for the hurricane season. Also all over the UK. Norway, Cyprus and Middle East are some others that we go
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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