Trainee Vehicle Mechanic

The Army; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A national defense organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Vehicle Mechanic. In this full-time entry-level role, you will service and maintain various military vehicles and conduct preventative maintenance. Applicants should be aged between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months and possess basic GCSE qualifications. This role offers competitive compensation, training opportunities, and comprehensive benefits including annual leave and healthcare.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Free medical and dental care

Free gym and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Must be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months.
• Pass a basic fitness test.
• No prior knowledge required; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain all vehicle types from Tanks to HGVs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance.
• Assist in roadworthiness testing of all Army vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Basic fitness

Health and Safety compliance

Education

GCSEs grade A-D/9-3 in English Language, Maths and Science

Job description

Trainee Vehicle Mechanic

The Army - United Kingdom

From £26,334 a year

Keep us on track.

As a full-time, entry-level Vehicle Mechanic in the British Army, you’ll:

• Keep the Army's vehicles available in barracks and on operations
• Service and maintain all vehicle types from Tanks to HGVs
• Conduct preventative maintenance
• Work in line with Army policy on vehicle maintenance and Health and Safety guidelines
• Assist in roadworthiness testing of all Army vehicles

To qualify, you must be between 16 years 6 months and 35 years 6 months, pass a basic fitness test, and have GCSEs grade A-D/9-3 in at least English Language, Maths and Science.

Set yourself up for life.

During your initial training, you’ll earn £26,334. If you set your mind to it, you could reach Corporal within 5 years, earning £37,861.

You’ll also receive 38 days’ annual leave every year (plus bank holidays and extra leave after operations), free medical and dental care, cheaper living costs, and free gym and sports facilities. And unless you're away on operations or training exercises, you'll normally work 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

From your very first day of training with us, you’ll be gaining transferrable skills – skills that could set you up for life. You don’t need to know how to do the job before you get here, because we’ll give you all the entry-level training you need.

You’ll even get to travel the world, taking part in the Army’s adventurous training, and spending dedicated time playing the sports you love.

Get skills, get qualified, get confident.

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