Vehicle Mechanic

JR United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to support armed forces and emergency services. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of vehicles, from civilian to military. This full-time, permanent role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Optional shopping savings portal

Employee share scheme

Car schemes

Holiday trading

Personal protective equipment

Specialist tooling

Tea/coffee provided

Qualifications

• Qualified Vehicle Mechanic with relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in diagnosing, inspecting, and assessing vehicles.
• Ability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance, repairs, and modifications on various vehicles.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Complete vehicle documentation and test certificates.

Skills

Diagnosing vehicles

Inspecting vehicles

Assessing equipment

Road testing

Documentation skills

Enthusiasm for learning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds

Tools

Specialist tooling

Job description

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Compensation: £27,500 - £31,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF57082

Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic and ready to play an important role in keeping our armed forces and emergency services safe and secure?

At Babcock International you'll be part of a highly skilled team supporting the equipment and vehicles used by our defence and emergency services customers. From quad bikes and civilian vehicles to battle tanks, you'll tackle maintenance, repairs, and modifications with precision and expertise - diagnosing faults and masterfully repairing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

With stable and long-term customer contracts all over the UK, you could join us at one of our sites including: Donnington, Cottesmore. Wherever you are, there's a place for your expertise. And with ongoing development opportunities and support for your professional fees, you can keep growing your career too.

What's in it for me?
A salary between £27,500 - £31,500 dependent on experience and a benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, and more. With a 37-hour week Monday - Thursday (8hours) Friday (5 hours) and the potential for overtime, you'll have the stability you need to thrive.

But that's not all - we'll provide you with personal protective equipment, specialist tooling, and even tea/coffee to keep you fuelled up. Plus, you'll get access to a range of optional benefits including shopping savings portal, an employee share scheme, car schemes, and holiday trading.

What do I need?

• You'll be a qualified Vehicle Mechanic with a relevant NVQ Level 3 or a City and Guilds or equivalent
• Experience in diagnosing, inspecting, and assessing vehicles and associated equipment
• Ability to conduct road testing and complete vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates
• Previous experience in a dealership, local garage, or working with military vehicles is a plus
• Enthusiasm for learning and development
• Ability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance

Ready to take the wheel?
Apply now and let's build a safer world, together.

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 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.