Vehicle Mechanic

Babcock International; Bratton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension & life assurance

Aviva DigiCare+ wellness benefits

On-site gym access

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Babcock International is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to service and repair military and civilian vehicles onsite in the UK. You will diagnose faults, carry out inspections and support maintenance programs for defence operations, with tools supplied and a 37-hour week on a 9-day fortnight.

On-site roles across the UK offer career development, competitive pay, and access to site facilities including gyms. Security clearance (SC) is required for this position.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is required.
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology is required.
• BTEC Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, repair and maintain military and civilian vehicles.
• Conduct inspections and assess vehicle condition and performance.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding activities.
• Complete testing, road testing and vehicle certification documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to required standards.
• Support modification, upgrade and refurbishment programmes.
• Contribute to maintaining fleet availability for critical defence operations.

Skills

Vehicle Mechanic

Diagnosing faults

Vehicle maintenance

Documentation accuracy

Quality and safety

Willingness to learn

Military vehicle experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance

City & Guilds Level 3 Motor Vehicle Technology

BTEC Level 3 Motor Vehicle Technology

Class 1 REME Vehicle Mechanic qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic looking for more than just another workshop role? Are you looking for a company that offers flexible working arrangements, provides all tools and equipment, and supports your long‑term career development? If so, Babcock could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

With a 37‑hour working week, operating a 9 day fortnight (every other Friday off) based onsite at Donnington, free onsite gym access at every site, supplied tools and equipment, and opportunities for overtime, you'll enjoy the work‑life balance, stability, and support needed to thrive both professionally and personally.

At Babcock, you'll use your technical expertise to help maintain and repair the vehicles and equipment that support the UK's Armed Forces and emergency services. From light vehicles and quad bikes through to specialist military platforms and battle tanks, your work will play a vital role in keeping critical operations moving.

This is your opportunity to join an organisation at the heart of defence, aerospace and engineering, where innovation, teamwork and purpose come together to create a safer world.

With multiple opportunities available across the UK, excellent training and genuine career progression, there's never been a better time to join Babcock.

Day‑to‑day duties

• Diagnose, service, repair and maintain military and civilian vehicles


• Conduct inspections and assess vehicle condition and performance


• Carry out mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault‑finding activities


• Complete testing, road testing and vehicle certification documentation


• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to required standards


• Support modification, upgrade and refurbishment programmes


• Contribute to maintaining fleet availability for critical defence operations

No two days are the same. You'll work on a diverse range of vehicles while developing specialist skills and gaining experience rarely found elsewhere in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair


• City & Guilds Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology


• BTEC Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology


• Class 1 REME Vehicle Mechanic qualification

Experience & Skills

• Previous experience as a Vehicle Mechanic, Automotive Technician or Mechanical Technician


• Experience diagnosing, inspecting and assessing vehicle faults


• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, servicing and repair practices


• The ability to complete vehicle documentation and test certification accurately


• A commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement


• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills


• Experience gained within dealerships, commercial vehicle workshops, local garages, fleet maintenance environments, military vehicle maintenance or Armed Forces engineering backgrounds is highly desirable.

Security Clearance

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

We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 people working together to make a difference.

Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work‑life balance.

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 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


• On site gyms free for use for all employees


• Flexible working hours pattern


• Optional Overtime evenings & weekends