Tired of servicing the same vehicles every day?
Work on the machines that keep UK Defence moving
This is your opportunity to maintain one of the UKs most varied specialist fleets, including:
HGVs and military vehicles
Forklifts and telehandlers
Excavators and bulldozers
Container stackers
Lighting towers
Tractors and dump trucks
Cranes weighing up to 50 tonnes
Your work will directly support the safety, readiness and operational capability of the British Armed Forces.
We are recruiting experienced HGV Technicians, Plant Fitters, Agricultural Engineers, Vehicle Mechanics and military engineers across:
Abingdon | Stafford | Ripon | Woodbridge | Larkhill | Chatham | Chivenor
Whats in it for you?
Enhanced overtime at time and a half
Designated weekend hours paid at double time
Bank holiday working paid at double time
£3,000 Sponsored Reserve payment , where applicable
At least 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Option to purchase additional annual leave
Generous pension with additional employer contributions
Fully funded technical and military training
Funded leadership development
Long-term career progression
Flexible benefits, retail discounts and wellbeing support
Two paid Social Impact Days each year
What youll do
You will service, inspect, diagnose and repair diesel and electrically powered vehicles, plant and materials-handling equipment.
Your work will include:
Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault finding
Planned maintenance and safety inspections
Repairing breakdowns and identifying root causes
Testing equipment before it returns to service
Ensuring all work meets operational and compliance standards
Supporting military-modified and commercial equipment
Ordering parts and completing accurate maintenance records
What youll need
HGV Category C licence essential
A Level 3 apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent engineering qualification
Practical experience maintaining HGVs, vehicles, agricultural machinery, plant or heavy equipment
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
Relevant backgrounds include:
HGV Technician | Plant Fitter | Agricultural Engineer | Heavy Vehicle Technician | Forklift Engineer | Vehicle Mechanic | Field Service Engineer | REME Engineer
Applications are particularly welcomed from former members of REME, the Royal Engineers, RLC and RAF engineering trades , although previous military service is not essential.
More than a standard workshop role
You will join a secure, long-term UK Defence programme supporting more than 4,000 military and commercial assets.
Some positions may include becoming a Sponsored Reserve , combining your civilian engineering role with fully supported military training and the potential to assist Defence operations in the UK or overseas.
Full training and guidance will be provided.
Ready for a more varied engineering career?
Apply today with your CV and use your engineering skills in a role with genuine purpose, excellent training and long-term security.
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