Vehicle Mechanic Bovington in Bovington Camp

Vehicle Mechanic Bovington in Bovington Camp

Bovington Camp Full-Time 32760 Β£ / year No working from home possible
Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Maintain and repair heavy military vehicles in a secure, professional environment.
  • Company: Join one of the UK's leading defence support organisations.
  • Benefits: Enjoy a 4-day work week, competitive salary, and generous holiday entitlement.
  • Other info: Ongoing training and career development opportunities await you!
  • Why this job: Work on unique vehicles while developing your skills in a dynamic engineering team.
  • Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and experience with heavy-duty vehicles required.

Are you a qualified Vehicle Mechanic with experience working on heavy-duty vehicles and complex mechanical systems? We're looking for skilled technicians to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling military vehicles in a secure and highly professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and equipment while developing your skills with one of the UK's leading defence support organisations. With a 4-day working week, optional overtime, comprehensive benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities, this role offers both stability and long-term development.

The Role:

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will carry out maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on a range of heavy military vehicles and associated equipment. You will play a vital role in ensuring vehicles remain operational, safe, and ready to meet demanding operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy vehicles and associated systems.
  • Carry out fault-finding on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.
  • Conduct vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance activities.
  • Follow engineering instructions, technical publications, and repair procedures.
  • Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, safety, and operational standards.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to the highest standards.

Must have requirements:

  • NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Service & Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or a related mechanical discipline – this is a mandatory requirement.
  • Proven experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, HGVs, military vehicles, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude with experience of hydraulic and vehicle systems.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a DBS and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security check.

What's on offer:

  • Salary up to Β£32,760
  • 4-day working week
  • Enhanced overtime rates where available
  • All tools and PPE provided
  • Generous holiday entitlement
  • Company pension scheme with life assurance
  • Digital GP and wellbeing support services
  • Employee discounts and savings schemes
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  • The opportunity to work on specialist heavy vehicles in a unique engineering environment

Location:

This is a full-time, site-based position in Bovington, offering the chance to work within a secure and well-equipped facility alongside experienced engineering professionals.

If this would be of interest then apply today!

Vehicle Mechanic Bovington in Bovington Camp employer: Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Join a global leader in industrial maintenance at our Yeovil aerospace site, where you will thrive in a high-performance environment that values your mechanical expertise. Enjoy a supportive work culture with structured training and career progression opportunities, alongside competitive benefits such as a generous salary, early finishes on Fridays, and a matched pension scheme. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to contribute to continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing setting while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd

Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Vehicle Mechanic Bovington in Bovington Camp

Vehicle Maintenance
Heavy Vehicle Repair
Fault Diagnosis
Hydraulic Systems
Electrical Systems
Preventative Maintenance
Technical Publications