VeVa Corporal Weapons Mechanic

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Have you (almost) completed your VeVa Mechatronics level 2 training? Of course, you can work with machines or electrical cabinets at a 'regular' technical company, but what about working in weapons technology? As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you ensure that the high-tech weapons of the Royal Netherlands Army are optimally deployable.

What you will do

The Technical Service maintains and repairs the equipment of the Army, often using the most modern equipment.

As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you will maintain technically advanced weapons and other equipment. Think of handguns, various rifles, a 'remote controlled' rapid-fire cannon, or optics (sights). If necessary, you will replace various parts. You will work closely with your colleagues from the Technical Service, who all maintain and repair different equipment for the Army, often using the most modern equipment. Because you are also a soldier in addition to being a technical specialist, mastering your personal weapon and camouflaging and securing your own equipment are also part of your duties.

Please note: There are multiple induction dates (start dates) per year. The induction date you are eligible for will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the Psychological Examination, the Medical Examination, and the Security Investigation. As soon as all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and confirmed with you.

Where you will work

You will work at a maintenance unit of the Light Brigade in Oirschot, Stroe, De Peel, Wezep, or 't Harde, or at the Mechanized Brigade in Havelte.

After commencing employment, you will first follow the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completion, you will start the job-specific training at the Logistics Training and Education Centre in Soesterberg. If you do not yet possess a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver training at the Driving Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training will take approximately 10 months in total.

As a Soldier, you will participate in various exercises. Furthermore, you must take into account that, like any Soldier, you may be deployed abroad.

€3.200 ~ €3.800 salary €6.000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen, Oirschot

Your starting salary depends on your age, educational level, and experience. As your knowledge and experience increase, your salary will also grow. In addition to your salary, as a soldier, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The salaries mentioned on werkenbijdefensie.nl already include the VEB allowance. More info

During your term of service (including your initial training), you will accrue an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus in addition to your salary. This will be paid out at the end of your term of service, unless you wish to receive an advance payment in the meantime.

With a full-time employment contract, you are entitled to 23-30 vacation days per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then you can carry them over to the next year under certain conditions.

Don't have a driver's license yet? Get it for free at Defensie! We are happy to help you progress, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Royal Marechaussee, you can therefore obtain your B driver's license at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at Defensie.

VeVa Corporal Weapons Mechanic

Have you (almost) completed your VeVa Mechatronics level 2 training? Of course, you can work with machines or electrical cabinets at a 'regular' technical company, but what about working in weapons technology? As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you ensure that the high-tech weapons of the Royal Netherlands Army are optimally deployable.

What you will do

The Technical Service maintains and repairs the equipment of the Army, often using the most modern equipment.

As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you will maintain technically advanced weapons and other equipment. Think of handguns, various rifles, a 'remote controlled' rapid-fire cannon, or optics (sights). If necessary, you will replace various parts. You will work closely with your colleagues from the Technical Service, who all maintain and repair different equipment for the Army, often using the most modern equipment. Because you are also a soldier in addition to being a technical specialist, mastering your personal weapon and camouflaging and securing your own equipment are also part of your duties.

Please note: There are multiple induction dates (start dates) per year. The induction date you are eligible for will be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the results of the Psychological Examination, the Medical Examination, and the Security Investigation. As soon as all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and confirmed with you.

Where you will work

You will work at a maintenance unit of the Light Brigade in Oirschot, Stroe, De Peel, Wezep, or 't Harde, or at the Mechanized Brigade in Havelte.

After commencing employment, you will first follow the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Oirschot or Assen. After completion, you will start the job-specific training at the Logistics Training and Education Centre in Soesterberg. If you do not yet possess a driver's license, you will additionally follow the driver training at the Driving Training and Education Centre in Oirschot. The training will take approximately 10 months in total.

As a Soldier, you will participate in various exercises. Furthermore, you must take into account that, like any Soldier, you may be deployed abroad.

MBO 2, MBO 3 You are between 17 years and 28 years and 11 months old Wearing glasses or contact lenses is not a problem.

MBO-2 (all directions)Must possess a civilian driver's license B

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As a Corporal Weapons Mechanic, you will perform maintenance on technically advanced weapons and other equipment.

After that, you can develop yourself through internal training and become proficient in other weapon systems.

If you are suitable, you can be promoted to the position of non-commissioned officer, where you will lead a team of technicians.

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To be able to work for Defensie, it is important that you have a good physical condition. That is why the physical examination is an indispensable part of the application procedure. And to help you prepare well for this, we have developed special training schedules.

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Amanda explains: this is how applying works at Defensie €3.200 ~ €3.800 salary €6.000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Get your driver's license for free Location: Assen, Oirschot

Your starting salary depends on your age, educational level, and experience. As your knowledge and experience increase, your salary will also grow. In addition to your salary, as a soldier, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The salaries mentioned on werkenbijdefensie.nl already include the VEB allowance. More info

During your term of service (including your initial training), you will accrue an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus in addition to your salary. This will be paid out at the end of your term of service, unless you wish to receive an advance payment in the meantime.

With a full-time employment contract, you are entitled to 23-30 vacation days per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then you can carry them over to the next year under certain conditions.

Don't have a driver's license yet? Get it for free at Defensie! We are happy to help you progress, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Royal Marechaussee, you can therefore obtain your B driver's license at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at Defensie.

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