Vehicle Mechanic
// Role Summary
Join Babcock as a Vehicle Mechanic in Hull, maintaining critical military vehicles and electrical equipment. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary up to £32,760, benefits, and the chance to directly contribute to UK defence.
// Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair military vehicles and electrical systems.
- Diagnose, inspect, and assess vehicle health.
- Utilise SAP systems for job cards and material requests.
- Requires NVQ Level 3 and previous mechanical experience.
- Must achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
- Full-time, permanent role with flexible working hours.
// Role Specification
Vehicle Mechanic - Hull, East Riding
Keep Defence Moving – Maintain the Machines That Matter. 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, near Hull, East Riding.
The Role
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll be part of a skilled team maintaining and repairing military vehicles and electrical equipment. Your work will directly support the UK’s defence capability—making this a career with real purpose and impact. From diagnostics to inspections, you’ll ensure our fleet is ready for action while developing your own skills in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
- Servicing, repairing, and overhauling military vehicles and electrical systems.
- Diagnosing, inspecting, and assessing vehicles and associated equipment.
- Ensuring correct use of stores and returning unused or faulty items.
- Creating job cards and requesting materials using ERP (SAP) systems.
- Completing documentation and test certificates to current standards.
Please note that this position involves manual work, including lifting, bending, using tools, or standing for extended periods. A targeted medical questionnaire and/or examination is required for this role.
This is a full-time, permanent role based onsite at Leconfield, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible working hours available. A relocation package may be available, subject to eligibility.
Essential Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar mechanical role.
- Experience in a dealership or local garage.
- Hydraulics experience.
- Ability to adapt and build rapport across teams.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3 in Service and Repair.
Security Clearance:
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role. Eligibility may be affected by place of birth, nationality, citizenship, and residency.
What We Offer:
- Generous holiday allowance.
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations.
- Employee shopping savings portal.
- Payment of Professional Fees.
- 10-days special paid leave for Reservists.
- Holiday Trading options.
- 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering.
We are Babcock, a global FTSE 100 organisation committed to building a future that lasts through meaningful careers. We are a disability confident committed employer and welcome discussions about flexible working. Please email [email protected] for reasonable adjustments.