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Personally joining the Army was a great decision. Its given me that stable career everybody wants. The opportunities within the Army are second to none whether it be from gaining qualifications in your chosen field to travelling the world doing various activities. If you give the Army your everything the Army will give you everything. As cliche as it sounds the army really does give you friends for life. You are all equally motivate and go through the same experiences which bonds you more than anything else in life.
Career path
Vehicle Mechanic
British Army
Started 03/2018 to PresentCompany
What do you like about your job and the company?
I take massive pride in being one of the soldiers who helps shape the Army of tomorrow. Knowing the difference you can make by being kind and personable with the candidate is amazing. Being a recruiter you are usually the first or one of the first people a candidate will meet within the Army so by helping them as much as you can and also sharing your experiences you help build that rapport with the candidate and it shines a good light onto the greater Army and in doing so helps the candidate be less unsure about an application by making them see we are just real people not just Soldiers.
Greatest achievements
In 2022 i was deployed to Estonia as part of NATOs Enhanced Forward Presence. Working in a team of no more than 6 Vehicle mechanics we was in charge of the maintenance and repair of over 20 Challenger 2 main battle tanks. When we first got in country we had to inspect and repair all the tanks in order to get the in safe working order for the tank squadron to use on Ranges and Exercises. Whether it be us working all day and night we wouldn't stop till all the vehicles were safe to use. We worked in temperature of -25 to +35 degrees over a period of 6 months and I don't regret a moment of it.
Gary T
Recruiting and Mentoring Support Officer
Top Insider Advice
If you've taken the time to get this far keep going. The Army life is one full of challenges for the better you. Life will be though at times as you find you feet and get to understand the way things are done. You'll be with and supported by like minded people alll with the same drive to be the best they can.
Holly J
Financial Systems Administrator
Top Insider Advice
No matter what anyone tells you, your career is yours to make of what you wish. There are endless opportunities, be it sport, travelling, adventure training, being attached to certain units, doing a different role within the role you already do, the opportunities are endless.
Graeme J
Army Careers Advisor
Top Insider Advice
I talk to many older people who know I'm in the Army who then say "I wish I joined" or "I was going to join but never". This is conversation as they are sat in the pub on a Sunday afternoon which is about as far from home as they ever go and as exciting as their life ever gets. While you can and are able to give it a go and if it works out fantastic, if not you know you gave it a try and move onto something else. No one will ever say anything negative to you for giving it your best and having the drive to better yourself and join the Army. I've seen parents of soldiers crying bursting with pride watching their son or daughter at the pass off parade all soldiers take part in at the end of their initial training. Some of these parents were against them joining only a few months prior.
