Employed as both a Plant section commander and Plant section second in command in the Royal Engineers, in a variety of locations in the United Kingdom, Egypt and Cyprus.Supervising and planning the operation, maintenance and repair of a diverse range of plant equipment such as 360 excavators tracked and wheeled, 180 backhoe, wheeled loaders, dozers, graders, dumpers and volumetric concrete mixers. Working on a rage of task such as constructing defensive barriers, temporary and permanent roads, drainage ditches and culverts, bank battering and revetment, airfield construction and repair. Ensuring all work is carried out in line with heath and safety policy and completed on time and on budget.

As a Plant Operator Mechanic you are in charge of the operation of earthmoving and construction vehicles (plant). The Royal Engineers use a wide variety of both civilian and specialised military equipment and you are likely to find yourself operating and maintaining it to the highest standards to support Army operations worldwide.