101 Force Support Battalion REME

101 Force Support Battalion REME This is the official page of 101 Force Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, a Reserve unit of the British Army.

REME is responsible for fixing all the Army’s kit including; weapons, trucks, tanks and helicopters. In order to do this around the world, REME tradesmen are trained to the highest level as both soldiers and technicians gaining civilian qualifications in the process. As a REME soldier you will develop leadership and management skills that will also compliment your civilian career. Opportunities
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rades: Vehicle Mechanics, Recovery Mechanics, Metalsmiths, Armourers, HR Specialists, Chefs, Technical support specialist.
•Travel: Canada, Cyprus, Kenya, Belize, Brunei, Austria, Germany.
•Qualifications: e.g. NVQ’s, City & Guilds, Modern Apprentice scheme.
•Extra money: Bonuses paid on completion of each phase of training and yearly bounty.
•Challenge yourself: Mentally and Physically. For more information go online and search REME Reserves.

25/01/2026

Train hard. Get qualified. Experience more.

A week on the slopes as part of our development — all while earning a salary.

If civilian life feels limited, 101 REME offers more.

05/01/2026

🎄 Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Pride & Purpose 👑

Some things can’t be measured in pay or qualifications.

As a REME Reservist, you carry the pride of serving your country and the purpose of knowing your skills genuinely matter. You belong to a Corps with history, standards, and a mission that makes a real difference.

🎖️ Pride in what you do
🎯 Purpose in why you do it
🤝 Belonging to something bigger than yourself

This Christmas, don’t just look back —
look forward with pride and purpose.

🎄 Day 12 unwrapped. Campaign complete.

Choose your reason. Click the link in our bio to find out more.

04/01/2026

🎄 Day 11 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Flexibility That Works ⏱️

Service should fit around your life — not replace it.

As a REME Reservist, you choose a commitment that works alongside your job, family, and goals, with flexible training options and clear planning throughout the year.

⏱️ Part-time service
📅 Planned training commitments
⚖️ Balance civilian life and military service

You stay in control of your time,
while still being part of something bigger.

🎄 Day 11 unwrapped.

03/01/2026

🎄 Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Deploy When Needed 🪖

When the moment comes, you’re ready to step forward.

As a REME Reservist, you train so that when your skills are needed — you can deploy alongside the Regular Army, supporting operations at home and overseas.

🪖 Be ready to serve
🔧 Use your skills where they matter most
🤝 Stand shoulder to shoulder with your team

It’s about being ready when it counts.

🎄 Day 10 unwrapped.

02/01/2026

🎄 Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Learn Specialist Skills 🔧

Skills that don’t just look good on paper —
they actually get used.

As a REME Reservist, you’ll train in specialist technical skills that keep the Army’s equipment running — from vehicle systems to advanced engineering and fault-finding.

🔧 Hands-on technical training
🎓 Recognised qualifications
🚀 Skills that boost your civilian career

You’ll learn from the best,
work with cutting-edge kit,
and build expertise that sets you apart.

🎄 Day 9 unwrapped.

01/01/2026

🎄 Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Improve Your Fitness 💪

Fitness feels different when it’s for something bigger.

As a REME Reservist, you’ll train to be stronger, fitter, and more resilient — physically and mentally — with structure, support, and a clear goal to work towards.

🏃 Build real-world fitness
💪 Strength, endurance, and resilience
🧠 Mental toughness that carries into everyday life

You don’t have to start super fit.
You just have to start.

🎄 Day 8 unwrapped.

31/12/2025

🎄 Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Adventure & Travel 🌍

Routine is optional. Adventure isn’t.

As a REME Reservist, your service can take you far beyond the everyday — from training across the UK to opportunities overseas, all while developing skills and memories that last a lifetime.

🌍 Travel with purpose
🧭 New environments, new challenges
💥 Experiences you won’t find in a 9–5

See more of the world.
Test yourself.
Come back stronger.

🎄 Day 7 unwrapped.

30/12/2025

🎄 Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Become Part of a Team 🤝

No one does this alone — and that’s the point.

As a REME Reservist, you join a close-knit team that trains together, supports each other, and gets the job done no matter the challenge. You’ll build trust fast, form lifelong friendships, and know you’ve always got someone watching your back.

🤝 Real camaraderie
💪 Shared challenges
🔧 One team, one mission

Different backgrounds.
One purpose.

🎄 Day 6 unwrapped.

29/12/2025

🎄 Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Learn Discipline & Leadership 🧭

Discipline builds standards.
Leadership builds people.

As a REME Reservist, you’ll learn how to lead under pressure, take responsibility, and stay focused when it matters most — skills that shape who you are, not just what you do.

🧠 Decision-making in real situations
💪 Confidence to step forward and lead
🧭 Discipline that carries into everyday life

Whether in uniform or in your civilian career,
these are qualities that set you apart.

🎄 Day 5 unwrapped.

28/12/2025

🎄 Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Keep Your Civilian Career 🧑‍💼➡️🪖

Why choose one path when you can have both?

As a REME Reservist, you can serve part-time without giving up your civilian career. You keep your job, your ambitions, and your routine — while gaining skills, experience, and confidence that carry straight back into the workplace.

✔ Balance military service with everyday life
✔ Employer support
✔ Transferable leadership and technical skills

You don’t press pause on your life.
You add something bigger to it.

🎄 Day 4 unwrapped.

27/12/2025

🎄 Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Train With Purpose 🔧

Training hits different when it actually means something.

As a REME Reservist, every exercise, every drill, and every skill you learn has a real-world purpose — keeping the Army’s equipment moving, mission-ready, and reliable.

🔧 Hands-on technical training
💪 Physical and mental challenge
🎯 Skills you’ll use on and off duty

You’re not just training to pass a test —
you’re training to make a difference when it counts.

Purpose gives training meaning.
Meaning builds confidence.

🎄 Day 3 unwrapped.

26/12/2025

🎄 Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas – Earn Extra Pay 💷

What if your spare time paid off?

As a REME Reservist, you can earn extra pay on top of your civilian job, with paid training, weekends, and annual camps — all while gaining valuable qualifications and experience.

✔ Paid training
✔ Opportunities for overseas deployments
✔ Skills that boost your civilian career

This isn’t just volunteering — it’s getting rewarded for stepping up.

More skills.
More experience.
More money in your pocket.

💷 Day 2 unwrapped.

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Army Reserve Centre, Ashmead Road
Keynsham
BS311SX

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