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Vehicle Mechanic

Where

Oakham

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

Job Title: Vehicle MechanicVacancies: Multiple Positions AvailableLocation: Cottesmore, OakhamCompensation: £27,500 - £31,500 Dependent on Experience + Benefits Role Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF57105

Are you a 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. We're on the lookout for experienced Vehicle Mechanics to join us at our RAF Cottesmore site.

As a Vehicle Mechanic at Babcock International, you'll be part of a highly skilled team supporting the equipment and vehicles used by our defence customers. You'll undertake servicing, maintenance, repair, and modifications with precision and expertise. Whether it's civilian or military vehicles, you'll inspect and diagnose faults and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in line with skills and competency. You'll also be carrying out equipment examination to meet production requirements.

What's in it for me?

A competitive salary and a benefits package that includes a generous holiday allowance, contributory pension scheme, access to a shopping savings portal and much, much more. With a 37-hour working week, you'll have the stability you need to thrive. But that's not all - ongoing development opportunities mean your career can flourish with us.

What do I need?

  • Previous experience in a similar role is essential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Service and Repair or equivalent qualification is essential
  • Proficiency in hydraulics is required
  • Experience working in a dealership or local garage is advantageous
  • Must be a real team player with the ability to adapt and build rapport.
  • Ability to achieve and maintain SC security clearance. Details available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ()

This position involves manual work. This could include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time.

The successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role.

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 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.

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