Military Mechanic

e-ppl Group; Tewkesbury; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tools provided

Forces friendly employer

Diversity welcome

Job summary

E-ppl Ltd is seeking a Military Mechanic for an outside IR35, 6-month contract in Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury. The role offers a total rate of £22.00/hr (£17.00 base + £5.00 living allowance) with weekly pay and potential extension.

You will work in a forces-friendly workshop ensuring vehicles meet military and regulatory standards. Candidates should have military vehicle experience, relevant trade qualifications, and be eligible for BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Proof of trade qualifications (NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2/3) or Military Trade Proficiency Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical inspections, routine maintenance and repair tasks.
• Complete defect rectifications ahead of MEIs.
• Execute platform upgrades, reworks and fault-finding.
• Maintain workshop safety and compliance protocols.

Skills

Military vehicles

Mechanical inspections

Defect rectifications

Fault finding

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

Tools

On-site tooling

Job description

Military Mechanic | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Ashchurch, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire

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: Standard and specialist mechanical tooling supplied on-site—no need to transport your personal toolkit.

Join E-ppl Ltd on a key fleet maintenance and sustainment contract in Ashchurch. You will work within an experienced, forces-friendly workshop team ensuring vehicle platforms are maintained to military and regulatory standards.

• Perform mechanical inspections, routine maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Complete defect rectifications ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Execute platform upgrades, reworks, and fault-finding.
• Maintain workshop safety and compliance protocols.

Location & Commute

Located right off M5 Junction 9 / A46. Excellent local commutable access from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, Evesham, Redditch, and Tewkesbury.

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: Hands‑on mechanical experience with military vehicles, light vehicles, or heavy equipment.

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: Standard and specialist mechanical tooling supplied on-site—no need to transport your personal toolkit.

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