Petroleum Operator at the British Army (Open to Nigerians) Full Time

Job Title: Petroleum Operator

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Logistic
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description

• Military tanks, helicopters, sea vessels – every vehicle in the Army needs fuel. As a Petroleum Operator, you will work in a Fuel Squadron and make sure our troops get the petrol, diesel and oil they need.
• Your training will teach you everything you need to know and later on you can gain further qualifications, progress up through the ranks and build skills you can use in industry.
• There are opportunities to conduct work experience packages with industry companies to gain an understanding of working with industry fuel systems and equipment.
• The Royal Logistic Corps are the Army’s professional logisticians keeping the Field Army marching, its helicopters flying, its vehicles moving and its tanks and guns firing. We enable its deployment and supply it with everything it needs, wherever it operates, throughout the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn the Health and Safety aspects of petroleum products, prevention of fire and environmental discipline.
• You will work in a Fuel Squadron – a small unit attached to the Commando and Airborne Forces.
• You could be deployed worldwide– wherever the British Army has a presence.
• Earn Category B, C and C+E Driving Licences, as well as your Forklift Licence. Gain experience of transporting Hazardous Goods.
• Complete Hazmat Licences and undertake Authorised Person Petroleum and Dangerous Goods Consignor training.

Entry Requirements

• Age: From 16 years & 6 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6
• Army Reserve standards
• Mid Thigh Pull: 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw: 2m 70cm
• MSFT (beep test): Level 5 shuttle 8.

Pay & Benefits

• You’ll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.