Hi, how much travelling overseas does this role involve compared to other roles? Thanks!

26 May, 2020 15:10

Marine engineers are often attached to different aspects of the army and navy With a great chance to travel the world more so than most trades

26 May, 2020 15:12

Not just that but being able to work with hundreds of different teams regiments special forces ect will quickly Give you an understanding of how the army works and an idea of some of the experiences and opportunities you will have in the future

26 May, 2020 15:13

Hi, im Pte Goligher and i have been a marine engineer for 4 years now. this is a really good trade for travelling. This is because there are few marine engineers in the army but plenty for us to do so we get reused over and over on exercises and deployments. As kevin says we can get attached to special forces and this gets us everywhere in the world.

26 May, 2020 15:15

Hi. What is a normal day like for this role?

26 May, 2020 15:18

Great, thanks! And just to clarify the difference between a Mariner and a Marine Engineer is simply that a Mariner is more driving and navigating and Engineer is the mechanics etc?

26 May, 2020 15:18

Ben, yes the mariners are the ones that do all the navigation and looking after the general upkeep of the vessels. The marine engineers look after all the mechanics, electrics, hydraulics etc

26 May, 2020 15:21

George, day to day work can consist of servicing engines, generators etc. Abit like a mechanic for a car but on marine vessels. Alot of training out on the water aswell to avoid skill fade.

26 May, 2020 15:24

Thanks. That's really helpful. Have you travelled much in your four years?

26 May, 2020 15:25

Thank you for clarifying that

26 May, 2020 15:25

Having worked with both Mariners and Marine Engineers, the opportunities for travel are far reaching. I took them to Greece, Kuwait, Oman and Iraq during my two years serving with 17 Port and Maritime Regiment.

26 May, 2020 15:30

Hi Ben, yeah Ive been deployed to the caribbean for 6 months as part of the UK's humanitarian aid and disaster relief for the hurricane season. Also all over the UK. Norway, Cyprus and Middle East are some others that we go

26 May, 2020 15:31

Sounds good! Thanks

26 May, 2020 15:40

Ben, not a problem, if you have any other questions, fire away, and i will do my best to answer or find out the answer.

26 May, 2020 15:44

Are there Marine Engineer Officers and do they come from Sandhurst? Thanks

26 May, 2020 15:49

Ben, i do not believe there is marine engineer officers,

26 May, 2020 15:58

Thanks. So you just do regular entry? I want to be getting my hands dirty doing the mechanics and travelling etc, so maybe for me it's better to follow your path

26 May, 2020 16:00

This sounds like the perfect trade for yourself

26 May, 2020 16:08

Is it possible to transfer from a rlc reserve driver to a full time marine engineer

14 August, 2020 14:17

Is it possible to transfer from a rlc reserve driver to a full time marine engineer

14 August, 2020 14:19