Vehicle Mechanic

Babcock Canada Inc.; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking experienced Vehicle Mechanics to perform maintenance and repairs on a range of vehicles at various locations. The position offers a salary of £27,500 - £31,500, a benefits package, and the opportunity for professional development. Candidates should have experience in vehicle maintenance and be able to achieve Security Check clearance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Contributory pension scheme

Personal protective equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, especially military or emergency services vehicles.
• Ability to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications on a variety of vehicles.
• Diagnose faults in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Skills

Mechanical system diagnostic

Electrical system repair

Hydraulic system repair

Tools

Specialist tooling

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Vacancies: Multiple Positions Available

Location: Bovington, Ashchurch, Warminster, Lulworth

Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Compensation: £27,500 - £31,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits

Location note: Onsite or Hybrid preference indicated as OnSite.

Role summary

Are you a seasoned Vehicle Mechanic ready for your next adventure? Join Babcock International and become a vital cog in our mission to create a safer world, together. This isn’t your ordinary job – it’s an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly skilled team supporting equipment and vehicles used by defence and emergency services customers.
• Diagnose faults and perform maintenance, repairs, and modifications with precision and expertise.
• Tackle mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems on civilian or military vehicles.
• Work on a range of vehicles from quad bikes to main battle tanks as required.

What’s in it for you

• Salary between £27,500 - £31,500 dependent on experience plus a benefits package including a generous holiday allowance and contributory pension.
• 37-hour working week with potential for overtime.
• Personal protective equipment, specialist tooling, and tea/coffee provided.
• Access to a shopping savings portal and ongoing development opportunities.

Security and compliance

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

Many positions within our company are subject to national security clearance. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency held. More details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

About the employer

Babcock International has helped defend nations, protect communities, and build a better world for over a century. We are committed to being an inclusive, disability-confident employer and to flexible working where possible.

If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email [e-mail] with the subject header “Reasonable adjustments requirement”.

Application and notes

Ready to take the wheel? Apply now and let’s build a safer world, together.

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