Logistic Supply Specialist

LOGISTIC SUPPLY SPECIALISTS WORK AT THE HEART OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN. THEY CONTROL THE DISTRIBUTION OF SUPPLIES ACROSS THE WORLD THAT ARE NEEDED BY THE BRITISH ARMY.



As a Logistic Supply Specialist in the British Army, you will play a vital role in the logistical support required by the Army. Food, weapons, equipment – the Army needs all kinds of supplies, all the time. It’s your job to track, store and distribute stock - delivering everything needed on operations. You will also learn how to use cutting-edge IT systems and how to drive HGV’s and forklifts.

You can be employed in other organisations and undertake work placements with industries to understand best practice. You will also gain an understanding of IT systems used by other military alliances.

Key Responsibilities

• Use Logistic Information Systems to help control the storage and distribution of kit and equipment, making sure supplies are always available.
• Work in barracks, combat units and warehouses as part of an Army Unit or attached to another organisation.
• Deploy all over the world on exercise and operations – wherever your expertise is needed.
• Train as a Materiel Accountant and gain your C+E Driving Licence.
• Gain an Adult Apprenticeship in Warehousing and Storage.

Training For The Role

Step 1
You’ll start with your initial military training which will teach you how to be a soldier - this will cover everything from fieldcraft to handling a rifle. If you join as a Junior Soldier (under 17 years 5 months), you’ll do a 23-week basic military training course at Harrogate. If you join as a Regular Soldier (over 17 years 1 month), you’ll do the regular 14-week adult basic training.

Step 2
Next, you will undertake your 15-week Combat Logistician course at the Defence School of Transport in Leconfield. During this, you will earn your Category C+E Driving Licence and study general service driver modules. This training also gives you the opportunity to gain a broader knowledge on the Royal Logistic Corps functions and roles.

Step 3
You will then complete your trade training at the Defence School of Logistics in Worthy Down to be qualified as a Logistic Supply Specialist Class 3. At this stage, you will be enrolled onto the Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship. After 12 months in your Unit, you will complete the Class 2 upgrade assessment. Following a further two years, you will be eligible to complete the Class 1 course if successfully promoted to Lance Corporal.



Qualifications You Could Get After Training

• Level 2 Certificate Logistics & Transport
• Level 2 Warehouse Operative Apprenticeship

Pay and Benefits
Earn £15,985 during training. When you have completed 26 week’s service or finished basic trade training – whichever comes first, your pay will rise to £20,400 a year.

Entry Requirements

Age:16 years 6 months - 35 years 11 months

Qualifications: GCSE Grade E/2 or above in Maths and English Language.

Senior Entry Soldier Fitness Requirements:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• 2km run 11m 30s
• MSFT (beep test) level 6.6

Junior Entry Soldier Fitness Requirements:

• Mid Thigh Pull 50kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 2.7m
• 2km run 11m
• MSFT (beep test) level 7.5