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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.
Shayne P
Army Air Corps CET LCpl
Top Insider Advice
I enjoy being part of a team and taking part in adventure training.
James W
Role Model Recruiter
Top Insider Advice
Do your research as there are so many jobs in the army. I would also advise candidates to get on top of their fitness - as the fitter you are the easier basic training will be.
Paul O
Corps Engagement Team Warrant Officer
Top Insider Advice
So the Army is one big team, especially in Basic training you are all in same position but you work together as a team. You will remember those days for the rest of your life and form friendships for life.
