VeVa Soldier Infantry Driver

Introduction

Have you (almost) completed your VeVa training GROP level 2? Do you want a job as a driver, but with a special vehicle, such as a 30-tonner on tracks with a 35 mm cannon? Then become an Infantry Driver Soldier in the Royal Netherlands Army.

What you will do

As an Infantry Driver Soldier, you will drive a tracked vehicle weighing approximately 30,000 kilograms. The vehicle is equipped with a 35 mm cannon and advanced systems. As a driver, you are also responsible for the maintenance of the vehicle. In addition to your work as a driver, you will also perform other military tasks. Such as maintaining your equipment and vehicle, and participating in security tasks and camouflage.

Upon commencement of the position (after the Basic Training Royal Netherlands Army (BOKL) and functional training), you must possess a Civilian Driver's License B. If you do not have a driver's license, it will be reimbursed; you are responsible for obtaining the driver's license in a timely manner.

Please note: There are multiple start dates throughout the year. The start 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 screening. Once all parts of the application process have been successfully completed, the start date will be discussed and finalized with you.

Where you will work

You will work at a unit of the 43 Mechanized Brigade in Havelte.

After starting your employment, you will first complete the Maneuver Function Training (MFO) of 23 weeks at School Zuid in Oirschot or at School Noord in Assen. If you do not yet have a driver's license, you will additionally complete the driver training at the Driving Training and Education Center in Oirschot. For this function, you will complete the CV90 driver training of 3 weeks at the Driving Training and Education Center in Oirschot.

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, MBO 4 You are between 17 years and 28 years and 11 months old Wearing glasses or lenses is not a problem. You need a driver's license (B)

MBO-2 (all directions)

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

Applying

Your application at Defense consists of several parts. Discover the different application steps below.

Amanda tells: how applying at Defense works €3,000 ~ €3,400 salary 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 with you. In addition to your salary, as a soldier, you will also receive various structural and incidental allowances. The VEB allowance is already included in the salaries listed on werkenbijdefensie.nl. More info

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 Defense! We are happy to help you move forward, and not just when it comes to your career. If you come to work for the Navy, Army, Air Force, or Military Police, you can therefore obtain your driver's license B at our expense. More information about driver's licenses at Defense.

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