Steven -.

I used to work in a pub, now I'm in the Royal Logistic Corps

I spent the first part of my career serving in bars and clubs. Whilst I had a great time, I wanted a more varied career. Being in the Royal Logistic Corps sees me move jobs (postings) every 2-3 years, this has given me the opportunity to work all over the world in teams of varying sizes to complete a wide range of tasks.

Logistic Specialist (Supply)

As a Logistic Specialist (Supply) my job includes storage, accounting, and transit of materiel. This can range from maintaining stores in a warehouse to driving support vehicles cross-country.

I'm trusted to get on with my job and to develop my subordinates

My current role sees me organising lots of events and engaging with external organisations as part of small teams. This is quite a big change from jobs in my career so far, and whilst my team is always there to help me I'm empowered to do things my way. I'm also at a point in my career where I need to pass on the skills I've learned to the future leaders and I'm really enjoying developing my teaching skills.

Try it and don't be afraid to fail

I honestly believe it's worth at least trying life in the Army. If you don't like it, you can leave with a story to tell, and you'll have gained some life skills. If you do like it, you'll have a rewarding career that you can be proud of, you'll grow in confidence, find mates for life, and see the world. The army application process is quite unique and it’s an experience in itself. Even if you're unsuccessful you'll have that story to tell and you'll definitely have learned something about yourself. Also, most times, just because you've been unsuccessful doesn't mean you can't try again.

Working alongside the NHS

During the COVID-19 pandemic I was tasked with helping the NHS get back on their feet. I got to use the skills I'd learned from my trade training to identify and offer solutions to their supply chain problems.