Vehicle Mechanic

Gedu; Telford; Sur place; GBP 31 000 - 37 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Digital GP and Aviva DigiCare+

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists special paid leave

Holiday Trading

Be Kind Day

On site gyms

Flexible working hours

Overtime evenings & weekends

Incentive scheme

Toolkits supplied

Résumé du poste

Babcock in Telford, Shropshire, is seeking an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to maintain and repair a range of military and civilian vehicles on site at Donnington. This role offers a 37-hour week, a 9-day fortnight with every other Friday off, and on-site facilities including a gym, tools, and equipment provided.

You will perform diagnostics, servicing, repairs, testing and documentation to support defence operations, with opportunities for overtime and career progression.

Qualifications

• Essential 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 diagnosing, inspecting and repairing vehicle faults.
• Commitment to quality, safety and continuous improvement.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Formation

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

Description du poste

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Telford, Shropshire

Compensation: Up to £33,889 Dependent on Experience + £1000 Incentive + Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF75486

Build a Career That Helps Protect What Matters

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, you'll:

• 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.

What You'll Need

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally hold one of the following:

• 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

You will also have:

• 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.

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 .

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
• Incentive scheme
• Toolkits supplied

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