Military Mechanic

E-PPL Limited; Lilleshall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All tools provided

Weekly pay

Outside IR35

Forces friendly employer

Job summary

E-ppl Ltd is seeking a Military Mechanic for an Outside IR35 contract based in Donnington, Telford. You will perform systematic mechanical servicing, inspections, and repairs on military fleet platforms to support operational readiness.

The role offers a 6-month contract with high potential for extension, weekly pay, and on-site tooling provided. A base rate of £17.00 per hour plus a £5.00 per hour living allowance creates a total of £22.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Trade qualifications including NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds L2/L3 or military trade certificates.
• Security clearance (BPSS) eligibility is required and fully sponsored by E-ppl.
• Experience in military, defence, or commercial vehicle environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out systematic mechanical servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Complete rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Perform reworks, equipment upgrades, and defect resolution.
• Ensure strict adherence to H&S and workshop standards.

Skills

Mechanical servicing

Inspections

Repairs

Education

Trade certificates (NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds L2/L3)

Military trade proficiency certificates

Job description

Military Mechanic | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Donnington, Telford, Shropshire

Pay Rate: £17.00/hr Base Rate + £5.00/hr Living Allowance (£22.00/hr Total Rate) | Paid Weekly

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)

Key Benefits & Rate Breakdown

• Total Hourly Earnings: £22.00/hr total (£17.00 base + £5.00/hr living allowance for the project duration).
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, prompt weekly payments.
• Overtime Available: Boost your weekly earnings with extra hours.
• All Tools Provided: Full workshop tooling provided on-site—just bring your boots and coveralls.

Join E-ppl Ltd on a major fleet maintenance project based at Donnington. Working in a supportive team environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of military fleet platforms.

• Carry out systematic mechanical servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Complete rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Perform reworks, equipment upgrades, and defect resolution.
• Ensure strict adherence to H&S and workshop standards.

Location & Commute

Situated in Donnington (Telford) with fast transport links via the M54, A442, and A5. Ideal for engineers based in Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock, and Stafford.

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: Mechanical trade experience within military, defence, or commercial vehicle environments.

Pay Rate: £17.00/hr Base Rate + £5.00/hr Living Allowance (£22.00/hr Total Rate) | Paid Weekly

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)

Key Benefits & Rate Breakdown

• Total Hourly Earnings: £22.00/hr total (£17.00 base + £5.00/hr living allowance for the project duration).
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, prompt weekly payments.
• Overtime Available: Boost your weekly earnings with extra hours.
• All Tools Provided: Full workshop tooling provided on-site—just bring your boots and coveralls.

E-ppl is an equal opportunities organisation and a Forces Friendly employer—we celebrate diversity and welcome the Armed Forces community to our team.