Vehicle Mechanic

We Served; Telford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK defense contractor in Telford is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to maintain a diverse fleet supporting the armed forces. This full-time, permanent position involves diagnosing and repairing various military vehicles. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and strong commitment to safety. Along with competitive compensation and a range of benefits, the role fosters continuous learning opportunities in a secure environment. Apply now to make a vital impact on national security.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Volunteering paid leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle diagnostics and repair.
• Preferred experience with military vehicles.
• Ability to conduct road tests and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles supporting the UK’s armed forces.
• Ensure operational readiness of various military and emergency service vehicles.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Inspection and repair

Continuous learning

Safety commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic — Vacancies: Multiple Positions Available — Locations: Donnington, Cottesmore
Compensation: Up to £32,760 - Dependent on Experience + Benefits — Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF57082

Your Expertise, Our Mission – Maintain the UK’s Defence Fleet

At Babcock, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Mechanic at Donnington or Cottesmore, near Telford, Shropshire or Oakham, Rutland.

What’s in it for you?

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll be at the heart of our mission ensuring the operational readiness of vehicles that support the UK’s armed forces and emergency services. From quad bikes to battle tanks, your expertise will help maintain, repair, and enhance a wide range of equipment, making a real difference to national security and public safety.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at either Donnington or Cottesmore. You’ll work 37 hours per week: Monday - Thursday (8 hours/day) and Friday (5 hours), with opportunities for overtime.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

What do I need?

• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance
• Proven experience in vehicle diagnostics, inspection, and repair
• Preferred: Experience with military vehicles or specialist equipment
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
• Background in a dealership, garage, or military vehicle maintenance
• Strong commitment to safety and precision
• Ability to conduct road tests and complete technical documentation
• Ability to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working day’s paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Babcock

We’re Babcock — a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we’re building a future that lasts — not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

We call that lifetime engineering. Join us and see how far we can go, together.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header ‘Reasonable adjustments requirement’. We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 23/02/2026

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