£37,791 + enhanced overtime + £3,000 Sponsored Reserve payment Work on the machines that keep UK Defence moving Tired of servicing the same vehicles every day? This is your opportunity to maintain one of the UK's 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 What's in it for you? Salary from £37,791 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 you'll 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 you'll 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. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Join a leading firm in the Fire Protection sector, where your expertise as a Quantity Surveyor will be valued and rewarded. With a competitive salary package, including a car allowance and bonus potential, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. Located in the vibrant East Anglia and Northern Home Counties, you'll enjoy a dynamic environment that encourages innovation and collaboration while making a meaningful impact in public sector projects.
