Why does a technical support specialist have to pull 143kg in a mid thigh pull (in recruitment) to qualify for the role

Ben (Robbo) O.

Technical Support Specialist

Good morning

The Technical Support Specialist covers the entire technical and non-technical support aspect that the REME requires to complete it's core business of keeping fit the equipment in the hands of the user. The job can be very manual labour intensive. Especially on exercise and operations. The requirement reflects the need to be strong enough to cope with the physical aspects of the job. That being said, there is a possibility of 'shading' the entry requirements. This means if you don't achieve the standard then you can be taken 'at risk'.

I hope this answers your question, if you have any more please let me know.

Regards

Robbo

Monday, June 8, 2020

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