Military Vehicle Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid hotel (Sun–Fri)

£25/day living allowance

45p/mile travel expenses

Tools provided on-site

Job summary

E-ppl Ltd in Warminster, Wiltshire is seeking a Military Vehicle Technician for an Outside IR35 6-month contract. The role offers £19.00 per hour base, with overtime, and a fully paid Lodge/Hotel from Sun to Fri plus a £25 daily living allowance and 45p per mile travel expenses.

No kit hauling; tools provided on-site. Responsibilities include diagnostic inspections, routine servicing and repairs across stored and sustainment fleet platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and high safety

Qualifications

• Proven technical/mechanical background on light vehicles or military platforms.
• Proof of relevant trade qualifications (NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2/3 or military equivalents).
• BPSS eligibility sponsored by employer.

Responsibilities

• Join on a critical fleet maintenance contract and work with a veteran-friendly team to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform diagnostic inspections, routine servicing and repairs across fleet platforms.
• Rectify defects and carry out fleet upgrades to meet strict standards.
• Maintain site Health & Safety to high levels.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ/IMI/City & Guilds Level 2 or 3

Military Trade Proficiency Certificates (REME/Armourer/RAF/RN)

Job description

Military Vehicle Technician | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Warminster, Wiltshire (BA12 0BS)

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 or commuting from another unit base? 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/Tool Hauling: All specialist & standard tools provided on-site—just bring your standard coveralls and safety boots!

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

Mandatory Qualification & Clearance Requirements

• 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 technical/mechanical background on light vehicles, fleet assets, or military equipment platforms.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

• Join E-ppl Ltd on a critical fleet maintenance contract in Warminster. Working within a skilled, veteran-friendly team, you will ensure the operational readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance of Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.
• Execute diagnostic inspections, routine servicing, and repairs across fleet platforms.
• Complete rectification maintenance ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Resolve defects and carry out fleet modifications/upgrades to strict standards.
• Maintain high standards of site Health & Safety.

Location & Commute

Conveniently located near Salisbury Plain with easy access via the A36 and A350. Ideal for local commuters (Bath, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Frome, Westbury) or lodge-based contractors nationwide.

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

TPBN1_UKTJ