WITH OVER 12 TRADES CHOOSE THE ROLE THAT SUITS YOU BEST YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO THE APPLICATION

HAT SUITS YOU BEST YOUR QUICK GUIDE TO THE APPLICATION PROCESS CHECKLIST
TO CHOOSE FROM, WHAT A career in The Royal Logistic Corps will give you excitement,
variety and plenty of opportunities for training and development.
Follow the guide below and take note of the tips throughout. If you need more advice or access to the website, pop in to your local Army Careers Centre
(ACC), or for the Reserves, pop into your local Army Reserve Centre, and they’ll be happy to help.
Here’s a handy checklist to tick off some of the key things during
your application:
ELSE COULD YOU DO? As a soldier you’ll specialise in one of these areas: • With over 200 roles, you need to decide what interests you. Search ‘armyjobs’ to view our online Role Finder.
• You will need to complete a Registration form, via the Army Jobs website, to allow you to open an account.
Visit the Army Jobs website and look at our Role Finder
tool to see what interests you.
Whatever your skills, interests or background, there’s a job for you in Driver roles Driving is at the heart of supply and distribution. • You’ll then receive an email with a link to an online application form.
the Royal Logistic Corps. With roles from Chef to Driver to Ammunition On the battlefield, you take supplies where they need to go – and that Open an account on the website. Look out for the
Technical Officer, there’s something for everyone. could be anything from ammunition to tanks. Some drivers specialise email to activate the account.
in Air Despatch and Communications.
You can join full-time with the Regular Army or, if you fancy doing
something completely different from your day job, you could join 1 ELIGIBILITY/ 2 3 4 Find your GCSE certificates, GP details, Passport or ID
Supply Roles Our Logistic Specialists (Supply), Petroleum Operators, SUITABILITY INTERVIEW ASSESSMENT START TRAINING card details and NI number – and keep them safe.
part-time with the Army Reserve. We’re always recruiting for both.
Movement Controllers and Postal & Courier Operators ensure that After the Army has confirmed Interviews take place at This two-day assessment After passing Assessment,
Whatever route you decide on, you’ll get the training and support soldiers get what they need, when they need it. that you’re eligible, you’ll be emailed your local Army Careers Centre includes: • Full medical you’ll need to complete some Pre- Complete and submit your application form online.
a link to a Medical Questionnaire. or Army Reserve Centre. They’re • Psychometric tests • Short Employment checks and have your
you need to make a success of your job. Complete this as soon as possible. informal, but you should dress smartly presentation from yourself about why medical information confirmed by your
Maritime Roles Marine Engineers, Port Operators and Mariners You’ll then be assigned a candidate and be prepared to answer things like: you want to join the Army • Fitness GP. Once you have a confirmed offer
Complete the Medical Questionnaire online and submit.
make sure that the ports the Army needs to use are safe. They dive, support manager (CSM) who will Why do you want to join? Do you tests • Team tasks • Final interview of employment and have accepted
work with you throughout the rest have any friends or family where you’ll be given feedback it, you’ll be enlisted into the Army Put a list together of the questions you’d like to ask
recover drowned assets and pilot Army boats.
of your application journey. in the Army? on your performance. (Regular or Reserves). at your interview.
Chef Roles Our Chefs are trained in state-of-the-art kitchens Keep checking your emails from us and be sure
and deploy alongside soldiers who are fighting in battle. to read them all.

Ammunition Technicians Our Ammunition Technicians are the Visit the Army website for tips on improving your fitness
most highly skilled explosives operators in the British Army. They work TIPS or download our 100% Army Fit App.
under pressure in very challenging situations. Before starting your Make sure you keep up
Turn up looking smart – it Use the Army website to
application, make sure your fitness, stay enthusiastic
Take a look at our Facebook page and YouTube channel
is an interview after all – and see how to build your fitness
OFFICERS Officers in the RLC command bright, motivated and well-trained you have all your supporting have questions ready, including and what your chosen role entails. and keep researching – the more for more information – look for ‘Army Jobs’.
soldiers in challenging environments. Regular RLC Officers have the documents to hand. You’ll need knowledge of the jobs you’re Download the PDF ‘Preparing for you know, the better you’ll do.
your GCSE certificates, GP details, interested in, as this shows that you’ve Army life’ and try the practice tests.
opportunity to specialise in the following areas: Passport or ID card details and
www.army.mod.uk/rlc
done your research. Make sure you At the assessment: turn up on time,
AMMUNITION TECHNICAL SERVICES National Insurance number. read all emails you’re sent as these take your documents (including Email: Rlcrhq-crlo-ao@mod.uk
have everything you need to photo ID), dress smartly and
CONTRACT MANAGEMENT Follow RHQ The Royal Logistic Corps on Facebook
know about joining. be yourself.
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MARITIME OPERATIONS
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CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR
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Regular Army – full-time roles
THOUSANDS OF
It’s the job of the Royal Logistic Corps to keep the Army

During Training* After Training*

working, moving and communicating on the battlefield. THERE’S MORE
DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT
CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR

THAN ONE WAY

Regular Soldier over £277 a week
We make sure the right people have the right kit at the
£17,945+ a year depending right time. We also protect, advise and help civilians who
JOBS AVAILABLE.
DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION
TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER
DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER

TO BE THE BEST
on which job you do, get caught up in conflicts and natural disasters. PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN
increasing each year
Our reputation for logistic excellence and getting the RECRUITING NOW
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COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM
OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR
Regular Officer
FOR FULL-TIME AND
£25,220 a year £30,314 a year, once job done is second to none. No career path is the same, DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL
commissioned SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL &
but every career in the Royal Logistic Corps offers you
THE Royal Logistic Corps
COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER

PART-TIME ROLES.
LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS
Plus: challenge, variety and adventure. CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR
• Subsidised food and accommodation You’ll get paid to travel the world, taking part in sport and is Recruiting now
MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER
DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY)
SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER
• Free gym and sports facilities adventurous training. We’ll help develop your team-building, COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
• Potential financial bursaries during training decision-making and leadership skills, and you can get PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER
• Annual allowance towards extra educational training qualifications that could help you get a great job if you COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
leave the Army. PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
• Some RLC trades may attract a financial bonus – ask for more details. MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER
COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
Army Reserve – part-time roles PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER
You’ll get paid a day rate according to your rank (examples below); COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
plus, if you complete all your annual training days, you’re entitled MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER
to a tax-free lump sum called a bounty. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR
LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER
POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Rank DAILY RATES OF PAY* MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER
DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS
Private (on Entry) £36.38 SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR
Private (Trained) From £45.06 LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER
POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST
Lance Corporal From £54.23 MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL
SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL &
Corporal From £67.92 COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER
Sergeant From £77.21 LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR CHEF AMMUNITION
TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER
Plus: DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER
PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY)
 nnual bounty*: Year 1: £423; Year 2: £952; Year 3: £1,472;
•A PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS CHEF AMMUNITION TECHNICIAN DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM
OPERATOR LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) PORT OPERATOR MOVEMENT CONTROLLER DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST MARINER
Year 4: £1,472; Year 5: £1,708 DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER DRIVER AIR DESPATCHER PETROLEUM OPERATOR DRIVER COMMUNICATIONS
SPECIALIST MARINER LOGISTICAL SPECIALIST (SUPPLY) SPECIALIST MARINER DRIVER POSTAL & COURIER OPERATOR MARINE ENGINEER
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