VeVa Corporal Vehicle Mechanic

## Introduction Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training in Commercial Vehicle Technology level 2? With this diploma you can of course work at a local garage or a large car dealership, but how about tinkering with vehicles you won't find at any other company? As a Corporal Vehicle Mechanic in the Royal Netherlands Army, you make sure everything on wheels keeps running smoothly. From Boxers and Bushmasters to combat tanks and recovery vehicles. ## What you will do As a Corporal Vehicle Mechanic, you carry out maintenance and repair work on the wheeled vehicles in use by the Army. Think of trucks, all-terrain vehicles and armoured vehicles, but also motorcycles and recovery vehicles. Your work mainly consists of (dis)assembling components, carrying out repairs and providing other hands-on and support services. Because you are a military member as well as a technical specialist, your duties also include mastering your personal weapon and camouflaging and securing your own equipment. **Please note: There are multiple intake moments (start dates) throughout the year. The intake date for which you are eligible will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical examination and the security screening. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed with you and recorded.** ## Where you will work You will work in a repair unit linked to the 13th Light Brigade, the 43rd Mechanized Brigade or the Operational Support Command Land (OOCL). After joining, you first follow the Royal Netherlands Army Basic Training (BOKL) in Oirschot, Ermelo or Assen. After completing this, you start the job-specific training at the Logistics Training and Education Centre in Soesterberg. If you do not yet have a driving licence, you additionally follow driving training at the Driving Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training lasts approximately 10 months in total. As a soldier you take part in various exercises. In addition, you should keep in mind that, like every soldier, you may be deployed. €3,200 ~ €3,800 salary, €6,000 bonus per year, 23 ~ 30 days off per year, free driving licence acquisition, Location: Assen, Oirschot Your starting salary depends on your age, level of education and experience. As your knowledge and experience grow, your salary grows with you. On top of your salary, as a soldier you also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The salaries listed on werkenbijdefensie.nl already include the VEB allowance. More info During your period of service obligation (including your initial training), you also build up an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus alongside your salary. You receive this at the end of your service obligation, unless you wish to receive an advance in the meantime. With a full employment contract, you are entitled to 23-30 days of leave per year, depending on your age. Do you have leftover days? Then under certain conditions you can carry them over to the following year. No driving licence yet? Get one for free through Defence! We are happy to help you move forward, and not only when it comes to your career. If you join the Navy, Army, Air Force or Military Police, we can pay for your category B driving licence. More information about driving licences at Defence. VeVa Corporal Vehicle Mechanic Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training in Commercial Vehicle Technology level 2? With this diploma you can of course work at a local garage or a large car dealership, but how about tinkering with vehicles you won't find at any other company? As a Corporal Vehicle Mechanic in the Royal Netherlands Army, you make sure everything on wheels keeps running smoothly. From Boxers and Bushmasters to combat tanks and recovery vehicles. What you will do (The section above is repeated in the original and is translated in full as in the first instance.) Where you will work You will work in a repair unit linked to the 13th Light Brigade, the 43rd Mechanized Brigade or the Operational Support Command Land (OOCL). After joining, you first follow the Royal Netherlands Army Basic Training (BOKL) in Oirschot, Ermelo or Assen. After completing this, you start the job-specific training at the Logistics Training and Education Centre in Soesterberg. If you do not yet have a driving licence, you additionally follow driving training at the Driving Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training lasts approximately 10 months in total. As a soldier you take part in various exercises. In addition, you should keep in mind that, like every soldier, you may be deployed. MBO 2, MBO 3 You are between 17 years and 28 years and 11 months old. Glasses or contact lenses are no problem. MBO-2 VeVa BAT. Must hold a civil driving licence B. Your profile We train you at Defence: Defence training, Defence training, Your career As a Corporal Vehicle Mechanic, you carry out maintenance and repair work on trucks, all-terrain vehicles and armoured vehicles. Afterwards, if you are suitable, you can progress to the role of non-commissioned officer. Then you lead a group of technicians. Visit an event. View our events. Do you want to really get to know and experience Defence? During an event or webinar you get a better feel for the work, and of course you can ask all your questions. So plan an introduction soon. Fitness To work at Defence, it is important that you have good physical fitness. That is why the physical test is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to help you prepare well for it, we have developed special training schedules. Apply Your application at Defence consists of several parts. Discover the various application steps below. Amanda tells: how applying at Defence works €3,200 ~ €3,800 salary, €6,000 bonus per year, 23 ~ 30 days off per year, free driving licence acquisition, Location: Assen, Oirschot Your starting salary depends on your age, level of education and experience. As your knowledge and experience grow, your salary grows with you. On top of your salary, as a soldier you also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The salaries listed on werkenbijdefensie.nl already include the VEB allowance. More info During your period of service obligation (including your initial training), you also build up an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus alongside your salary. You receive this at the end of your service obligation, unless you wish to receive an advance in the meantime. With a full employment contract, you are entitled to 23-30 days of leave per year, depending on your age. Do you have leftover days? Then under certain conditions you can carry them over to the following year. No driving licence yet? Get one for free through Defence! We are happy to help you move forward, and not only when it comes to your career. If you join the Navy, Army, Air Force or Military Police, we can pay for your category B driving licence. More information about driving licences at Defence. VeVa Corporal Vehicle Mechanic Contact Also interesting for you