Vehicle Mechanic

We Served; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering organization is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic for positions in Leconfield, Catterick, and Newcastle upon Tyne. In this permanent, full-time role, you will maintain and repair vehicles supporting national defense. Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and have experience in vehicle diagnostics and repair. The position offers a competitive salary with various benefits, alongside opportunities for personal development and additional leave for volunteering.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension contributions

Digital GP access and health checks

Employee share scheme

Special paid leave for reservists

Qualifications

• Required NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience with military vehicles preferred.
• Ability to conduct road tests and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a variety of vehicles for armed forces.
• Work in a team to ensure vehicle readiness for operations.
• Complete required safety checks and diagnostics.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Technical documentation

Safety commitment

Continuous learning

Education

NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Vehicle maintenance tools

Computer diagnostics

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic • Vacancies: Multiple Positions Available • Locations: Leconfield, Catterick, Newcastle • Compensation: Up to £32,760 - Dependent on Experience + Benefits • Role Type: Full time / Permanent • Role ID: SF57081

Keep Forces Moving – Your Skills Make a National Impact

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 Leconfield, Catterick or Newcastle, near Beverley, North Yorkshire; Richmond, North Yorkshire; or Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

What’s in it for you?

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll be part of a skilled and dedicated team maintaining and repairing the vehicles that support our armed forces and emergency services. From quad bikes to battle tanks, your work will directly contribute to national defence and public safety making this a career with real purpose and impact.

This is a full-time, permanent role based at Catterick, Leconfield or Newcastle. You’ll work 37 hours per week: Monday–Thursday (8 hours/day) and Friday (5 hours), with opportunities for overtime. Set working times are in place.

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

Security Clearance

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. This paragraph notes that many positions are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions; eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship history, and residency. Further details are available from the UK government.

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 to buy extra leave or sell up to one week of annual leave (annual window February–March)
• Be Kind Day allows one paid day per year for volunteering
• Excellent development opportunities and wellbeing support

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 essential to national security and public infrastructure. We’re building a future that lasts with 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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