Vehicle Conversion Technician

Babcock International; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Vehicle Conversion Technician to transform vehicles for operational readiness at their Walsall site. This hands-on role requires previous automotive experience and a commitment to high engineering standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Payment of Professional Fees

10-days special paid leave for reservists

'Be Kind Day' for volunteering

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Demonstrated commitment to high engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Remove and fit vehicle components for conversion.
• Handle minor mechanical tasks.
• Strip and refit vehicles.
• Prepare vehicles for upgrades.

Skills

Automotive experience

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Commitment to high standards

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Conversion Technician

Location: Walsall, West Midlands

Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF66719

Shape the Future of Specialist Vehicle Engineering

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Conversion Technician at our Walsall site, near Birmingham, West Midlands.

The role

As a Vehicle Conversion Technician, you’ll be at the heart of transforming vehicles into mission ready assets. From executive cars to light commercial vehicles, you’ll oversee bespoke conversions that support critical operations across defence and emergency services. This is a hands-on role where your craftsmanship and attention to detail will directly contribute to national safety and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Removing and fitting seats, panels, roof linings, door cards, and interior trims
• Handling minor mechanical tasks such as brake fluid changes
• Stripping and refitting entire vehicles for conversion
• Installing and removing automotive components and switch gear
• Preparing vehicles for specialist upgrades and modifications

Please note that this position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

This is a full-time, permanent position working 40 hours per week on-site at Walsall. Working hours are Monday to Friday, with an early finish every Friday to support work-life balance.

Essential experience

• Previous experience in an automotive environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Demonstrated commitment to high engineering standards

Qualifications

We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) + Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date

Closing date: 09/10/2025

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