I'm thinking of applying to be a vehicle mechanic in REME. Is this a good choice? What would my day to day life be like?
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Philip U. asked during the live chat Discover different roles in the Army to British Army
Category: Career Advice
Date asked: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Last reviewed: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Colin S.
Atrificer Vehicles
Philip, I am a vehicle mechanic and have been for almost 20 years now and I still love the job, I is not like working in your local garage trust me.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Philip U.
Thanks Colin, is it difficult to learn, i'd like to leave the Army at some stage with some transferrable skills and think vehicle mechanics would be great....looks good fun also. I expect to get grade 5 gcses in most subjects.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Colin S.
Atrificer Vehicles
Its not difficult to learn, all the training is progressive and you will gain a lo of transferable skills such as NVQ lvl3 all the way to a degree in mechanical engineering and leadership skills on top
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Alex K.
Can you get the degree if you join as a squadie?
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Colin S.
Atrificer Vehicles
Alex, Yes if you join you have a lot of routes to degree learning and qualifications.
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Alex K.
Ah ok thank you
Thursday, June 25, 2020
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