Military Mechanic

E-PPL Limited; Leconfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid hotel

£25/day living allowance

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

On-site tools provided

Job summary

E-ppl Ltd in Leconfield is seeking a Military Mechanic for a 6‑month Outside IR35 contract. You will perform mechanical servicing, fault diagnostics, and component overhauls on a major fleet maintenance project, with on-site tools provided.

Arrangements include fully paid hotel Sunday–Friday, £25/day living allowance, 45p per mile travel, and a competitive hourly base rate of £19 with overtime; shifts Mon-Thu and Fri half-day. Candidate travel and security requirements apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ/ IMI/ City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or military trade certificates.
• BPSS Clearance eligibility required (fully sponsored by E-ppl).
• Experience on light vehicles, commercial fleets or military land platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 to workshop H&S procedures.

Skills

Light vehicle servicing

Fault diagnostics

Component overhauls

Safety procedures

Education

NVQ/ IMI/ City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

Military Trade Proficiency Certificates (REME Vehicle Mechanic Class 1/2, Armourer Class 1/2, RAF/RN)

BPSS Clearance eligibility

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.

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.

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.