At a Glance
- Tasks: Coach and assess apprentices in recovery and mechanical tasks across various locations.
- Company: Join Babcock, a leader in Army training and development.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, pension schemes, and health consultations.
- Other info: Flexible working with opportunities for professional growth and community volunteering.
- Why this job: Make a real difference by shaping the next generation of mechanics.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths and English, plus Level 3 vehicle mechanics qualification.
The predicted salary is between 37313 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire (Catterick Site) with hybrid working arrangements and travel to other sites across the North of England and Scotland.
Compensation: £37,313 – £40,000 dependent on experience + benefits.
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract 12 months.
Overview: Help shape the next generation of Army recovery mechanics by delivering coaching, training and assessment for apprentices at Babcock’s recovery and mechanics programme.
Day to day responsibilities:
- Visit apprentices in their workplace to deliver practical coaching on recovery and mechanical tasks.
- Support learners to build skills in fault diagnosis, repair and vehicle recovery operations.
- Assess performance and record progress against apprenticeship standards.
- Provide clear feedback, guidance and ongoing support to help learners succeed.
- Work with Army units and training teams to ensure quality, compliance and development outcomes.
Essential Experience:
- Demonstrated mechanical or vehicle maintenance experience such as recovery, heavy vehicles or plant.
- Experience in operational or technical environments, ideally within a military setting.
- Strong organisational skills to manage workload across multiple locations.
- Effective communication skills to coach and support learners of varying abilities.
- Apply practical knowledge to real‑world engineering challenges.
Qualifications:
- GCSEs in Maths and English Grade C or above, or equivalent.
- Relevant Level 3 qualification in vehicle mechanics or a related discipline.
Security Clearance: The successful candidate must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance.
Benefits:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Digital GP, annual health check and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- Reservists receive 10‑day special paid leave.
- Holiday Trading allows purchasing or selling up to one week of annual leave during a designated window (February‑March).
- ‘Be Kind Day’ offers paid leave to undertake volunteering work with a chosen charity.
Disability Statement: We are a disability‑confident committed employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, email careers@babcockinternational.com with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.
Closing Date: 01/07/2026
Recovery Mechanic in Catterick Garrison employer: Babcock International Group
Babcock is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. As a Recovery Mechanic, you will benefit from generous holiday allowances, a matched contribution pension scheme, and unique initiatives like 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering. With opportunities for hybrid working and travel across the North of England and Scotland, Babcock fosters a dynamic environment where your skills can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the next generation of Army recovery mechanics.
Contact Details:
Babcock International Group Recruitment Team
