Flexible Vehicle Mechanic for Defence & Specialist Vehicles

Babcock International; Humbleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and health check

Employee shopping savings portal

Reservists in the armed forces leave

Be Kind Day paid leave

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of military and civilian vehicles at our UK sites. The role offers onsite tools and equipment, a stable 37-hour week, and clear pathways for career development within a defence-focused engineering environment.

You will diagnose, service and repair vehicles, perform fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and complete testing and certification documentation to high safety

Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing, servicing and repairing military and civilian vehicles
• Ability to complete vehicle documentation and test certification accurately
• Experience in military vehicle maintenance or armed forces environments is desirable

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair and maintain military and civilian vehicles
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding
• Conduct inspections and assess vehicle condition
• Complete testing, road tests and certification documentation
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to required standards

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault-finding

Mechanical diagnosis

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guilds Level 3 Motor Vehicle Technology

BTEC Level 3 Motor Vehicle Technology

Class 1 REME Vehicle Mechanic

Job description

Babcock International is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of military and civilian vehicles at our UK sites. The role offers onsite tools and equipment, a stable 37-hour week, and clear pathways for career development within a defence-focused engineering environment.

You will diagnose, service and repair vehicles, perform fault-finding across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems, and complete testing and certification documentation to high safety