Household Cavalry Soldier at the British Army (Open to Nigerians)

The British Army is the principal land warfare force of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies, a part of the British Armed Forces along with the Naval Service and the Royal Air Force.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians for the position below: 

Job Title: Household Cavalry Soldier

Location: United Kingdom
Corps: Royal Armoured Corps
Employment Type: Regular (full-time)
Open to: Nigerians

Description 

• Find out how it feels to wow the crowds riding at state ceremonies, and what it’s like to be out in the field, performing reconnaissance.
• With the chance to ride at ceremonies and get out in the field, you'll have the best of worlds.
• Troopers in the Household Cavalry are trained to drive and operate armoured vehicles, gathering information about the enemy and carrying out fast attacks.
• They also spend time in the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, taking part in famous public events on horseback. It's one of the most varied and famous roles in the Army.
• The Royal Armoured Corps (RAC) provides the armour capability of the British Army. It combines speed, momentum, firepower and reconnaissance capabilities with armoured fighting vehicles, such as the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank and Jackal Fighting Vehicle.

Key Responsibilities

• Train on the Ajax armoured vehicle
• Focus on combat
• Become a reconnaissance/surveillance specialist
• Perform mounted ceremonial duties
• Enjoy a varied role and opportunities to travel

Entry Requirements
Age:

• From 16 years & 0 months to 35 years & 6 months

Qualifications:

• No formal qualifications needed

Basic physical fitness assessment:

• Mid Thigh Pull 76kg
• Medicine Ball Throw 3.1m
• MSFT (beep test) level 8.06

Pay & Benefits

• You'll earn £25,200 a year from the start of your training, which will go up as you progress throughout your career.

Application Closing Date
26th August, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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