Hi all, I am thinking of joining up, but not sure what to expect in my situation!
Me - I'm about to turn 30, I served 4 years in the Army but left 9 years ago, and I am a time served, qualified machinist with heavy engineering experience and have worked in the steelmaking and oil and gas industry.
Does anyone know what I could roughly expect once I've completed the required basic training etc? Would I be able to go to a machining position? Or would I have to re do my training, or serve some time elsewhere first?
Also there's my age, do many guys around my age join up these days? Is it worth joining up at 30?
I have telephoned the recruitment line but the woman couldn't help and the application site online isn't working and to go to the recruitment office I will have to book a days holiday off work! So hoping to get a better picture before I go any further.
Thanks all
Me - I'm about to turn 30, I served 4 years in the Army but left 9 years ago, and I am a time served, qualified machinist with heavy engineering experience and have worked in the steelmaking and oil and gas industry.
Does anyone know what I could roughly expect once I've completed the required basic training etc? Would I be able to go to a machining position? Or would I have to re do my training, or serve some time elsewhere first?
Also there's my age, do many guys around my age join up these days? Is it worth joining up at 30?
I have telephoned the recruitment line but the woman couldn't help and the application site online isn't working and to go to the recruitment office I will have to book a days holiday off work! So hoping to get a better picture before I go any further.
Thanks all