Military Mechanic

E-Ppl Ltd; Beverley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Hotel

Living Allowance £25/day

Mileage Travel Expenses 45p/mile

No tool hauling – on-site tools

Job summary

Join E-ppl Ltd as a Military Mechanic on a six-month contract at Leconfield, delivering maintenance for a major fleet project. You will work alongside ex-military contractors to ensure readiness across Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

The role requires proven mechanical experience on light or military vehicles, plus qualifications such as NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2/3 or Military Certificates, and eligibility for BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Proof of NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 (or Military Trade Proficiency Certificates).
• BPSS security clearance eligible and fully sponsored by E-ppl.
• Proven mechanical background on light vehicles, commercial fleets, or military platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical servicing, fault diagnostics, and component overhauls.
• Carry out rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Carry out equipment upgrades, defect resolution, and safety checks.
• Adhere strictly to workshop H&S procedures.

Education

NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

Military Trade Proficiency Certificates

Job description

Military Mechanic | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire

Pay Rate: £19.00/hr Base Rate (Paid Weekly) + Overtime Available

Lodge & Travel: Fully Paid Hotel (Sun–Fri) + £25/day Living Allowance + 45p/mile Travel Expenses*

Contract: 6-Month Contract (High Potential for Extension)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Shift: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30 | Fri 07:30–13:00 (13:00 Friday Stand-Down)

Forces-Friendly Travel & Lodge Package

Travelling from out of area? We’ve got you covered:

• Fully Paid Hotel: Sunday check-in to Friday check-out provided*
• Tax-Free Daily Subsistence: £25.00/day allowance*
• Mileage Allowance: 45p per mile (up to 250 miles/week)*
• No Kit Hauling: All tools provided on-site—just bring your standard coveralls and safety boots!

*Hotel, daily allowance, and mileage dependent on candidate distance/location.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Join E-ppl Ltd as a Mechanic on a major fleet maintenance project at Leconfield. Working alongside fellow ex-military contractors, you will help maintain operational readiness across Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

• Perform mechanical servicing, fault diagnostics, and component overhauls.
• Complete rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Carry out equipment upgrades, defect resolution, and safety checks.
• Adhere strictly to workshop H&S procedures.

Location & Commute

Directly adjacent to DST Leconfield via the A164 and A1079. Easily commutable from Beverley, Hull, York, Driffield, and Bridlington, or via full lodge accommodation for contractors traveling nationwide.

Requirements

To be considered, candidates must provide proof of one of the following:

• Trade Qualifications: Proof of NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 (or Military Trade Proficiency Certificates — e.g., REME Vehicle Mechanic Class 1/2, Armourer Class 1/2, or RAF/RN equivalent).
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Clearance (fully sponsored and managed by E-ppl).
• Experience: Proven mechanical background on light vehicles, commercial fleets, or military land platforms.

Benefits

Pay Rate: £19.00/hr Base Rate (Paid Weekly) + Overtime Available

Lodge & Travel: Fully Paid Hotel (Sun–Fri) + £25/day Living Allowance + 45p/mile Travel Expenses*

Contract: 6-Month Contract (High Potential for Extension)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Shift: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30 | Fri 07:30–13:00 (13:00 Friday Stand-Down)

Forces-Friendly Travel & Lodge Package

Travelling from out of area? We’ve got you covered:

• Fully Paid Hotel: Sunday check-in to Friday check-out provided*
• Tax-Free Daily Subsistence: £25.00/day allowance*
• Mileage Allowance: 45p per mile (up to 250 miles/week)*
• No Kit Hauling: All tools provided on-site—just bring your standard coveralls and safety boots!

*Hotel, daily allowance, and mileage dependent on candidate distance/location.