Job Description
Are you an experienced Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, MHE Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, REME Technician or Military Vehicle Technician looking for a secure role with excellent training and long-term career prospects?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major defence equipment contract, maintaining and repairing a wide range of plant, materials handling and specialist equipment across MOD sites.This role could be particularly well suited to candidates based around Catterick / Ripon, Salisbury / Larkhill, Stafford, Chatham / Medway, Barnstaple / Chivenor, Oxford / Abingdon or Ipswich / Woodbridge, especially those with a background in plant, HGV, MHE, military vehicles or heavy equipment maintenance.You will use your mechanical, hydraulic and electrical maintenance skills in a structured, safety-led environment, supporting equipment that is essential to operational activity.As part of this role, you will be required to become an active member of the Army Reserve as a Sponsored Reserve. Previous military experience is welcome but not essential, as full reservist training will be provided where required.Whats in it for you? You will receive a salary plus a £3,000 bonus for maintaining Sponsored Reserve status, alongside strong benefits, training and career development.Benefits include:24 days holiday plus bank holidaysOpportunity to buy additional annual leaveGenerous pension scheme with extra employer contributionsFully funded training and leadership development programmesLong-term career progression opportunitiesFlexible benefits including insurance options, Cycle2Work and discounted gym membershipOnline discounts from leading retailers and healthcare providersTwo Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraisingFamily-friendly policies for parents and carersAccess to internal employee support networksThe role As a Plant & HGV Maintenance Technician, you will service, maintain, inspect and repair materials handling, plant and specialist equipment in support of MOD operations.Your work will include planned maintenance, breakdown repairs, fault finding and pre-delivery inspections, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and ready for use.Responsibilities include:Servicing and maintaining plant and materials handling equipmentFault finding, breakdown repairs and planned preventative maintenanceCompleting pre-delivery inspectionsWorking safely and following MOD site rulesCompleting job activity electronicallyOrdering parts in a timely mannerDelivering high standards of customer serviceBuilding strong working relationships with site teamsFollowing safety guidelines, site procedures and customer requirementsAbout you This role would suit someone with hands-on maintenance experience across plant, HGVs, MHE, forklifts, powered access, agricultural machinery, military vehicles or similar equipment.You will ideally have:A technical qualification or relevant maintenance experienceExperience working on plant, HGV, MHE, powered access or related equipmentA good understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical principlesFault-finding and breakdown repair experienceThe ability to work independently and under pressureGood workload management and prioritisation skillsA customer-focused approachA willingness to become a Sponsored ReservistPrevious military experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential.
Full Army Reservist training will be provided for those with no military background or those who have been out of the military for more than six years.This role could suit candidates with experience as a: Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, MHE Engineer, Forklift Engineer, Powered Access Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, REME Technician, Military Vehicle Mechanic, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Heavy Equipment Technician.Apply now This is a secure, long-term opportunity with strong training, excellent benefits and the chance to support a major defence equipment contract.If you have hands-on maintenance experience and are open to Sponsored Reserve service, we would welcome your application.TPBN1_UKTJ