Vehicle Electrician

Babcock International; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Tewkesbury seeks a Vehicle Electrician to inspect, service, and repair military vehicles. This hands-on role requires specific trade qualifications and offers generous holidays, pension schemes, and growth opportunities. The position entails completing documentation and operating within a manual work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Professional fees payment

Volunteering day off

Qualifications

• Completed recognised Military or Civilian training in the relevant trade discipline.
• Achieved at least one required qualification in relevant trade.
• Ability to maintain a Security Check (SC) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work to the required standards as per job cards.
• Diagnose and inspect vehicles and associated equipment.
• Record job transactions accurately in ERP systems.

Skills

Responsibility for unresolved issues

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to build effective relationships

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in relevant trade

NVQ Level 3 in relevant trade

ONC in relevant trade

Job description

Vehicle Electrician – Overview

As a Vehicle Electrician, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You'll carry out inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of military vehicles and associated electrical systems. You'll also perform diagnostic and inspection duties, manufacture miscellaneous items, and complete examination tasks to meet production needs. This is a hands‑on role where your expertise will directly support the UK's defence capability.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on job cards
• Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical/electrical equipment
• Accurately record job transactions in ERP systems and submit daily updates
• Create job cards and demand material where ERP training has been completed
• Complete vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates to current standards

Key Skills and Attributes

• Ability to take responsibility for unresolved issues or escalations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience building effective relationships internally at various levels

Qualifications

Completed recognised Military or Civilian training in the relevant trade discipline OR an accredited Apprenticeship. Attained at least one of the following:

• City & Guilds Level 1, 2 & 3 (in relevant trade discipline)
• ONC (in relevant trade discipline)
• NVQ Level 3 (in relevant trade discipline)

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain a Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Work Location and Hours

Location: Ashchurch, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Working times: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. The role involves manual work including lifting, bending, using tools, and standing for extended periods.

Medical Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

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‑day special paid leave
• Holiday Trading – buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave from your entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' – one working day paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with your chosen organisation or registered charity
• Growth opportunities
• Potential to develop skills

Company Overview

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.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. 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).