Army vehicles are built to withstand a lot of punishment, but because colleagues are always finding new ways to break them, the Army needs plenty of Vehicle Mechanics to keep everything moving.

After completing the foundation modules of your training, you will choose between two different roles: the Vehicle Mechanic A (VM(A)), who specialises in heavy armoured vehicles that run on tracks; and the Vehicle Mechanic B (VM(B)), who specialises in light tracked and wheeled vehicles.

VM(A)s will receive additional training on the Challenger 2 main battle tank and other heavy tracked vehicles while VM(B)s will learn all about bridging equipment, tank transporter equipment and bulk fuel tankers.

Whichever route you take, your job will be to work out what's gone wrong with the vehicle and fix it. After 20 weeks technical training you will be taught to drive many of the vehicles you will be called upon to service, such as LGVs and HGVs.

Your most likely first posting is to a Light Aid Detachment in Germany or the UK, but with Army vehicles stationed all over the world, the opportunity for postings is extensive.

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Entry requirements:

GCSE: Grades A-D in English language, mathematics and a science, or National Certificate in Engineering.
BTEC National Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies.
City & Guilds Level 2 qualifications.

You will come away with:

• Full driving licence: all types.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance.
• City & Guilds Part 3 in Motor Vehicle Craft Studies.

Vehicle Mechanics selected for Artificer training can study for an HND in Automotive Engineering.