VeVa Soldier Combat Support Engineer (Combat Support Engineer - Combat Support)

Introduction Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training O&V level 2? And are you now looking for a position with the Dutch Armed Forces that matches this? Then apply for the position of Soldier Combat Support Engineer (CSE) with the most versatile unit of the Royal Netherlands Army: the Engineers. What you will do You can think of the Engineers as a large contracting company for the road and water construction specialists of the Army. The Engineers are also called the construction company of the armed forces. An engineer unit has multiple tasks. For example, it can lay and clear mines, build and destroy bridges, roads and airfields, and construct shelters, observation posts and combat positions. The Engineers mainly focus on slowing down the advancing enemy and undoing the work of enemy engineers. In addition, the Engineers carry out decontamination work in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) substances. As a Soldier Combat Support Engineer (CSE), you build things in the field for your own units and destroy things belonging to enemy units. For example, you build bridges, but also blow them up. You lay mines and clear enemy mines. You also work on defensive works, for example by digging anti-tank ditches or by blasting gaps in roads with explosives. During deployments you also contribute to construction work, such as setting up a base camp and repairing schools, bridges, etc. Of course you also perform other military tasks such as maintaining equipment and taking part in camouflage and security. Note: There are multiple reporting moments (start dates) during the year. The reporting date for which you are eligible will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical examination and the security screening. As soon as 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 at an Engineer Battalion of the 13th Light Brigade in Oirschot or the 43rd Mechanised Brigade in Havelte. After joining, you first follow the Basic Training of the Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Assen or Oirschot. After completing it, you start the job-specific training at the Engineer Training and Education Centre in Vught and choose one of the following directions: search (searching for explosives), laying explosives, counter mobility (to slow down the opponent) or reconnaissance (advanced search teams). Your training lasts about 10 months in total. As a soldier you take part in various exercises. In addition, you should keep in mind that, just like every soldier, you may be deployed. €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Free driving licence Location: Assen, Oirschot Your starting salary depends on your age, education level 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 service obligation (including your initial training) you also build up an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus, in addition to 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-time employment you are entitled to 23-30 days of leave per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then under certain conditions you can carry them over to the next year. Don't have a 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, you can obtain your category B driving licence at our expense. More information about driving licences at Defence. VeVa Soldier Combat Support Engineer (Combat Support Engineer - Combat Support) Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training O&V level 2? And are you now looking for a position with the Dutch Armed Forces that matches this? Then apply for the position of Soldier Combat Support Engineer (CSE) with the most versatile unit of the Royal Netherlands Army: the Engineers. What you will do You can think of the Engineers as a large contracting company for the road and water construction specialists of the Army. The Engineers are also called the construction company of the armed forces. An engineer unit has multiple tasks. For example, it can lay and clear mines, build and destroy bridges, roads and airfields, and construct shelters, observation posts and combat positions. The Engineers mainly focus on slowing down the advancing enemy and undoing the work of enemy engineers. In addition, the Engineers carry out decontamination work in the field of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear (CBRN) substances. As a Soldier Combat Support Engineer (CSE), you build things in the field for your own units and destroy things belonging to enemy units. For example, you build bridges, but also blow them up. You lay mines and clear enemy mines. You also work on defensive works, for example by digging anti-tank ditches or by blasting gaps in roads with explosives. During deployments you also contribute to construction work, such as setting up a base camp and repairing schools, bridges, etc. Of course you also perform other military tasks such as maintaining equipment and taking part in camouflage and security. Note: There are multiple reporting moments (start dates) during the year. The reporting date for which you are eligible will only be determined later. This depends, among other things, on the outcome of the Psychological Assessment, the Medical examination and the security screening. As soon as 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 at an Engineer Battalion of the 13th Light Brigade in Oirschot or the 43rd Mechanised Brigade in Havelte. After joining, you first follow the Basic Training of the Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) in Assen or Oirschot. After completing it, you start the job-specific training at the Engineer Training and Education Centre in Vught and choose one of the following directions: search (searching for explosives), laying explosives, counter mobility (to slow down the opponent) or reconnaissance (advanced search teams). Your training lasts about 10 months in total. As a soldier you take part in various exercises. In addition, you should keep in mind that, just 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 (all directions) Your profile We train you Your career As a soldier in the Armoured Engineers you are part of a team with a specialist task. After a number of years you get the opportunity to become a corporal. You are also deputy group commander, and you receive more and more responsibilities. Visit an event View our events 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. Applying Your application at Defence consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below. Amanda tells: how applying at Defence works €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary €6,000 bonus per year 23 ~ 30 days off per year Free driving licence Location: Assen, Oirschot Your starting salary depends on your age, education level 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 service obligation (including your initial training) you also build up an annual (gross) appointment premium/bonus, in addition to 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-time employment you are entitled to 23-30 days of leave per year, depending on your age. Do you have days left over? Then under certain conditions you can carry them over to the next year. Don't have a 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, you can obtain your category B driving licence at our expense. More information about driving licences at Defence. VeVa Soldier Combat Support Engineer (Combat Support Engineer - Combat Support) Contact Also interesting for you