Royal Engineers Driver Operator ★

Includes a 2km run (approx. 11 mins), mid-thigh pull (118kg), and 3.1m medicine ball throw. Core Responsibilities

The path to becoming a qualified Driver Operator involves several distinct phases at the Royal School of Military Engineering and the . Driver- Royal Engineers - Army Jobs

Training covers navigating extreme terrains—including jungle, desert, and snow—as well as convoy drills and night driving under tactical conditions. Royal Engineers Driver Operator

Soldiers perform routine servicing and field repairs on their fleet, including Land Rovers and MAN Support Vehicles .

A is a combat engineer specialist responsible for operating a wide range of military vehicles to support engineering capabilities on the battlefield. Unlike standard logistics drivers, these "Sappers" are trained both as frontline soldiers and technical operators, handling specialized equipment like bridge transporters, cranes, and heavy-lift vehicles. Quick Facts Includes a 2km run (approx

Recruits can earn Category B, C, and C+E (HGV) licenses.

Drivers operate complex machinery, such as the Automotive Bridge Launching Equipment (AEL) , which can bridge 32m gaps for 90-ton armor in roughly two hours. Driver- Royal Engineers - Army Jobs Training covers

Operators may handle self-loading dump trucks, road rollers, cement mixers, and cranes to facilitate infrastructure repair or disaster relief. Training & Progression