Job Description
Defence Engineering | Military Vehicle Maintenance | Plant & MHEMonday 06:00 - Saturday 23:59 - Time and a Half Saturday Midnight - Monday 05:59 - Double Time Bank Holidays - Double Time plus normal statutory payment for day worked.Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician or Military Engineer looking for a role where your skills genuinely matter?Were recruiting for a Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer to join a specialist defence engineering environment, supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of military and commercial Material Handling Equipment, plant vehicles and associated equipment at a key MOD site in Woodbridge.This is a hands-on engineering role within a stable and highly respected defence infrastructure organisation, offering excellent long-term prospects, funded development opportunities and a potential pathway to a permanent position.Whats in it for you? Competitive salary with annual reviews24 days holiday plus bank holidaysOpportunity to buy additional leaveGenerous pension scheme with employer contributionsFully funded training and development programmesLong-term, stable defence contract environmentCareer progression opportunities across engineering and defence operationsFlexible benefits package including Cycle2Work and gym discountsDiscounts portal covering retail, healthcare and lifestyle benefitsTwo paid volunteering / social impact days per yearFamily-friendly policies and wellbeing supportInclusive and supportive team cultureOpportunity to secure a permanent contract through Sponsored Reservist StatusThe Role As a Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer, youll be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of military and commercial Material Handling Equipment and plant equipment.Youll work proactively to maximise equipment availability, minimise downtime and ensure all machinery is operating safely and efficiently.Key responsibilities include:Servicing and maintaining diesel, MOTS and electrical Material Handling Equipment and plant vehiclesDiagnosing faults and identifying root causes of breakdownsCarrying out repairs and preventative maintenanceLiaising directly with controllers and customers regarding work requirements, timescales and costsEnsuring all equipment is safe and operational before handoverIdentifying additional repair opportunities and damage-related workCompleting all engineering and service documentation accuratelyWorking within a highly regulated defence engineering environmentWhat Were Looking For Wed like to hear from candidates with experience in:Vehicle maintenancePlant maintenanceHGV engineeringMechanical fittingMilitary vehicle maintenanceHydraulics, diagnostics or vehicle electricsYou should ideally hold:Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or City & Guilds in an engineering discipline such as: Vehicle Systems MaintenanceAutomotive EngineeringVehicle DiagnosticsVehicle Electrics / ElectronicsHydraulics or Power TrainEx-military engineers are strongly encouraged to apply.Defence Engineering with Long-Term Stability This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UKs leading infrastructure and defence support organisations, working on critical engineering assets within a secure and stable environment.Whether youre coming from military service, heavy plant, commercial vehicle maintenance or industrial engineering, this role offers the chance to develop your career within a highly respected defence operation.TPBN1_UKTJ