Vehicle Mechanic

We Served; Telford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defense contractor is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to maintain the operational readiness of vehicles that support the UK’s armed forces. This full-time, permanent role is based at either Donnington or Cottesmore, near Telford. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance, proven experience in diagnostics and repair, and a commitment to safety. The position offers competitive compensation, generous benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP and health consultations

Employee share scheme

Holiday Trading

‘Be Kind Day’ for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in vehicle diagnostics, inspection, and repair.
• Ability to conduct road tests and complete technical documentation.
• Background in a dealership, garage, or military vehicle maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and enhance a wide range of equipment.
• Ensure the operational readiness of vehicles for the UK armed forces.
• Work 37 hours per week with opportunities for overtime.

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Inspection and repair

Continuous learning

Commitment to safety

Education

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

• 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
• Ability to conduct road tests and complete technical documentation
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development
• Background in a dealership, garage, or military vehicle maintenance
• Strong commitment to safety and precision
• 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 International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

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: 08/01/2026