Vehicle Mechanic

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic
Location: Catterick, UK - On Site
Compensation: £27,547.00 + benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF 46888

It starts with you

At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Vehicle Mechanic at Catterick.

As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers’ defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility

Defence Equipment

The Vehicle Mechanic role is based within our Defence Equipment business area.

Defence equipment stores, maintains, repairs and overhauls military vehicles and equipment so the UK army is able to train and deploy in a moment. As well as supporting vehicles that are already in service, the team carries out vehicle assembly integration and tests new vehicles.

The role

The difference our new Vehicle Mechanic will make

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will carry out the inspection, servicing, repair and overhaul of a wide range of military vehicles, assemblies, electrical, small arms, armament and general equipment.

Day to day, you’ll carry out work to the required standard and specification as detailed on the job card in accordance with the customer requirements, current regulations, local instructions, processes and technical publications. This will include the diagnostic, inspection and assessment of vehicles and associated mechanical / electrical equipment in line skills & competency.

You will also ensure all job transactions are accurately recorded and carried out in accordance with current ERP processes and that work completed and time taken to complete the job is submitted daily to the department / section Supervisor.

At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, you’ll continually develop your knowledge and expertise. We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met.

Essential experience

• You will need to hold a NVQ Level 3 Service and Repair
• It would be ideal if you came from HGV or Garage background
• Previous experience within similar role is required
• Hydraulics experience is needed
• You will need to be able to follow up on and take responsibility for unresolved issues or escalations
• Ability to develop effective relationships internally at a variety of levels
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills

• You must hold or have the ability to obtain SC security clearance

What we offer

Babcock International

For over 130 years, we have 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. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; be courageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.

Application Guidance

All applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. 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 March 2023
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