Multiple UK locations | £37,791 + enhanced overtime + £3,000 Sponsored Reserve payment + exceptional range of benefits Work on the machines that keep UK Defence moving Are you an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic or military engineer looking for something more secure, varied and meaningful?
RecruitME is recruiting Maintenance Engineers to support a major UK Defence equipment programme.
You will maintain and repair a fleet of more than 4,000 military and commercial assets used by the British Armed Forces in the UK and around the world.
Forget working on the same vehicle or production line every day.
This role could see you maintaining everything from forklift trucks and telehandlers to excavators, bulldozers, container stackers, lighting towers and 50-tonne cranes.
Your work will directly support the safety, readiness and operational capability of the UKs Armed Forces.
Locations We are recruiting across the following Defence sites:
Abingdon
Stafford
Ripon
Woodbridge
Larkhill
Chatham
Chivenor
Whats in it for you? Salary of £37,791
Enhanced overtime payments
Time and a half for qualifying hours
Double time for designated weekend hours
Bank holiday working paid at double time, plus normal statutory payment
£3,000 Sponsored Reserve payment where applicable
40-hour working week
Initial 12-month contract
Opportunity to secure permanent employment after achieving Sponsored Reservist status
At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Generous pension scheme with additional employer contributions
Fully funded technical, professional and military training
Funded leadership development programmes
Flexible benefits and insurance options
Cycle2Work scheme
Discounted gym membership
Retail, leisure and healthcare discounts
Two paid Social Impact Days each year
Family-friendly employment policies
Genuine long-term career progression
The role As a Defence Maintenance Engineer, you will help maximise the safety, reliability and availability of military and commercial plant and materials-handling equipment.
You will:
Service, inspect, maintain and repair diesel and electrically powered equipment
Work on commercial off-the-shelf and military-modified vehicles
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
Identify the root cause of equipment breakdowns
Complete safe, effective and high-quality repairs
Carry out planned maintenance and equipment inspections
Check completed work before equipment is returned to service
Ensure equipment meets operational, safety and compliance standards
Order replacement parts in a timely and cost-effective way
Liaise with controllers, customers and technical support teams
Provide clear updates on repair requirements and timescales
Complete job cards, service records and technical documentation
Support military personnel in the safe and effective use of equipment
Work in accordance with MOD, Army and site safety procedures
The equipment The fleet includes more than 4,000 assets supporting military construction, logistics and mechanical-handling operations.
You could work on:
Forklift trucks
Telehandlers
Counterbalance trucks
Container stackers
Self-loading dump trucks
Medium wheeled tractors
Excavators
Bulldozers
Cranes
Lighting towers
Concrete mixers
Diesel and electric plant
Specialist military-modified equipment
Associated mechanical-handling ancillaries
The fleet is supported throughout its entire working life, including maintenance, repair, technical documentation, tooling, testing equipment, spare parts and operator training.
Some equipment will also undergo major replacement or service-life extension programmes, providing exposure to modernisation and engineering upgrade work.
What were looking for You must have:
Level 3 apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification
Strong practical knowledge of mechanical systems
Experience diagnosing and repairing technical faults
The ability to work independently and manage your workload safely
Good attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
Willingness to undertake Sponsored Reserve training where required
Relevant qualifications may include:
Heavy vehicle maintenance
Automotive engineering
Vehicle systems maintenance
Vehicle electrics or electronics
Vehicle diagnostics
Plant maintenance
Hydraulics
Powertrain systems
Agricultural engineering
Mechanical engineering
Your experience could have been gained as a:
HGV Mechanic
HGV Technician
Plant Fitter
Plant Engineer
Agricultural Engineer
Heavy Vehicle Technician
Vehicle Mechanic
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Forklift Engineer
Field Service Engineer
REME Engineer
Military Vehicle Technician
Applications are especially welcomed from former members of REME, the Royal Engineers, RLC, RAF engineering trades and other military engineering backgrounds.
However, previous military experience is not essential. Suitably qualified civilian engineers are actively encouraged to apply.
Supporting the UKs Armed Forces Our client provides an integrated service covering the deployment, management and maintenance of critical equipment used by the UKs Armed Forces during national and international operations.
Its teams maintain high fleet availability, manage spare parts and technical support, deliver operator and maintainer training and ensure equipment can be deployed quickly whenever it is needed.
Data, engineering expertise and modern fleet-management technology are used to improve reliability, reduce costs and ensure the Armed Forces have the right equipment for changing operational demands.
What is a Sponsored Reserve? Sponsored Reserves are employees who also become special members of the Army Reserve.
Successful candidates who achieve Sponsored Reservist status will have the opportunity to secure a permanent employment contract.
Sponsored Reserves may support Defence activities in the UK or overseas. Military training and operations take place under Army command and control.
Joining as a Sponsored Reserve creates a legal obligation to:
Complete the required military training
Maintain the necessary level of readiness
Accept call-out as a member of the Armed Forces when required
Support UK or overseas operations where necessary
Full training, guidance and support will be provided throughout the process.
Why this role stands out This is not a standard workshop or maintenance position.
You will gain:
Experience across one of the UKs most varied specialist equipment fleets
Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and heavy vehicle systems
Valuable MOD and Defence-sector experience
Fully funded technical and military training
A potential route into permanent employment
Long-term stability on a major Defence programme
Opportunities to support equipment used in the UK and overseas
A role where your engineering skills have a clear operational purpose
Apply today Apply with your CV if you are an experienced HGV Mechanic, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Forklift Engineer, REME Engineer or similar technical professional looking for a secure and rewarding career supporting UK Defence.
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