Military Mechanic

e-ppl; Leconfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully Paid Lodge (Sun–Fri)

£25/day Living Allowance

Mileage: 45p/mile

All tools provided on-site

No kit hauling

Job summary

Join E-ppl Ltd as a Military Mechanic on a major fleet maintenance project at Leconfield. You will perform mechanical servicing, fault diagnostics, and component overhauls to maintain operational readiness across stored and sustainment fleet platforms.

Offered benefits include a fully paid lodge with Sun–Fri stay, a £25/day subsistence allowance, and mileage reimbursement. This outside IR35 contract runs for six months with potential extension.

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: BPSS clearance (fully sponsored).
• Experience: mechanical background on light vehicles, commercial fleets, or military land platforms.

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 strictly to workshop H&S procedures.

Education

NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 (or 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.