Vehicle Technician

auto-scan; Pamington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tooling provided on-site

BPSS sponsorship

Forces-friendly employer

Job summary

E-ppl Ltd is hiring dedicated Vehicle Technicians to deliver a critical fleet maintenance project at our Ashchurch site. You will ensure the operational readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance of Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

Located near M5 Junction 9, Ashchurch, the role offers a stable schedule with strong teamwork and BPSS sponsorship for the required clearance. Join a dedicated team serving nationwide fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Level 3 IMI/NVQ/City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Experience as Vehicle Technician (military, commercial, or fleet background preferred).
• Strong diagnostic capabilities and familiarity with fleet asset tracking.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service fleet platforms; diagnose and repair.
• Perform follow-on maintenance for safety and compliance ahead of inspections.
• Upgrade vehicles to operational standards and fix defects identified during quality checks.
• Maintain site health and safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Fleet asset tracking

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 IMI/NVQ/City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Tools

Fleet maintenance tools

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Ashchurch, Gloucestershire (GL20 8LZ)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Working Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30 AM-4:30 PM | Fri 7:30 AM-1:00 PM - Overtime maybe available

Pay Rate: £22.00/hr total (£17.00/hr base + £5.00/hr expense allowance) | Paid Weekly

Security Clearance: BPSS (Fully sponsored by E-ppl)

Join E-ppl as a Vehicle Technician in Ashchurch

E-ppl Ltd is hiring dedicated Vehicle Technicians to deliver a critical fleet maintenance project at our Ashchurch site. Working within a skilled, supportive team, you will ensure the operational readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance of Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspection & Servicing: Execute diagnostic inspections, routine servicing, and repairs across designated fleet platforms
• Rectification & Prep: Complete follow-on maintenance to ensure full safety and compliance ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections
• Fleet Upgrades & Reworks: Upgrade vehicles to operational standards and resolve defects identified during quality examinations
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to site Health & Safety policies at all times

Location & Commute

Located less than 0.25 miles from Junction 9 of the M5 and a short walk from Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Railway Station (Bristol-to-Birmingham line). Easily commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, and Tewkesbury.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Level 3 IMI, NVQ, City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
• Experience: Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician (military, commercial, or fleet background strongly preferred)
• Skills: Strong diagnostic capabilities and familiarity with fleet asset tracking
• Security Clearance: Eligible for BPSS clearance (sponsored and managed entirely by E-ppl)
• Equipment: Standard coveralls and safety footwear (all mechanical tools provided)

Benefits

• Great Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an early finish every Friday afternoon
• Competitive Pay: £22.00/hr combined rate paid weekly
• All Tooling Provided: Standard and specialist mechanical tools are supplied on-site—no need to haul your own chest
• Clearance Support: Full sponsorship and processing for your BPSS security clearance
• Forces-Friendly Employer: We actively welcome applications from Ex-Forces and Armed Forces veterans

E-ppl Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.