Kayleigh

Lance Corporal

Royal Engineers

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• Case Study »
  • Kayleigh is a Lance Corporal in the Royal Engineers. Kayleigh is trained as a driver in the Royal Engineers but also qualified as a combat engineer.

  • Kayleigh has learned how to handle explosives, build bridges, purify water and much more.

  • On a day to day basis Kayleigh currently attends different events across the country interacting with the public about different topics in the Army. Answering any questions they might have about the Army or the Royal Engineers.
• Did you know? »

  As a trained driver within Royal Engineers there are lots of opportunities to drive lots of different type of vehicles within the Army and also the Corps.

• Routes »

  Apprenticeship

  Volunteering and Experience

  Direct Application

• Skills and Knowledge »

  You’ll need:

  • physical fitness and endurance
  • concentration skills and fast reactions
  • active listening skills and the ability to follow instructions quickly
  • the ability to work well with others in a team
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • thinking and reasoning skills and the confidence to act quickly
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
• 10 reasons why »

  1. Learn a new skill or trade

  2. Lots of different opportunities

  3. Interact with different people every day

  4. Travel the world

  5. Can make a difference in people’s lives

  6. Serving your country

  7. Everyday is different and places you visit

  8. Wide variety of careers available

  9. Financially rewarding

  10.​ High level of satisfaction

• Other roles that may interest you »

  TYPES OF ENGINEERING ROLES WITHIN ROYAL ENGINEERS

  TRADE ROLES

  • Plant Operator Mechanic
  • Bricklayer
  • Fabricator
  • Carpenter & Joiner
  • Plasterer & Painter

  SPECIALIST ROLES

  • Construction Material Technician
  • Draughtsman Electrical and Mechanical
  • Design Draughtsman
  • Surveyor

  TECHNICAL ROLES

  • General Fitter
  • Air Conditioning Fitter
  • Electrician
  • Plumber

  COMBAT SPECIALIST ROLES

  • Armoured Engineer
  • Driver
  • Logistic Specialist
  • IT Systems Operator

  GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALISTS

  • Geographic Technician
• Useful Links »

  https://www.army.mod.uk/careers/

  https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/law-enforcement-and-security/armed-forces-careers

  https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/soldier

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