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On-site in Gloucester·Full-time·Added 18 days ago (last checked 8 Oct)
Babcock International
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Overview
Job details
From £29,653 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £2,070 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.
Apply by Monday 19 October
The date the employer’s listing closes.
Requirements
Work on-site in Gloucester
No relocation package mentioned.
Skills
Requirements
Education & certifications
- Demonstrated aptitude and understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering principles
- Effective teamwork and communication skills
- Ability to work methodically and accurately when following instructions
- Confidence using IT systems for reporting and communication
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Compensation: Starting Salary £29,653 + Benefits
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to Digital GP, annual health checks, and nutritional support via Aviva DigiCare+
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of professional fees
- 10 days' special paid leave for armed forces reservists
- Holiday Trading to buy or sell annual leave
- One annual paid 'Be Kind Day' for volunteering
The role
Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic - Development Programme
Vehicle Mechanic (NVQ Level 2) - Progress Your Career in Defence
As an NVQ Level 2 Qualified Vehicle Mechanic, you will combine practical, hands‑on experience with a formal learning programme to progress towards becoming a fully qualified Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician. You will work on a wide range of military vehicles, developing skills that are highly valued across the defence and engineering sectors.
What you'll do
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair on a variety of heavy and military vehicles
- Use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and technical documentation safely and accurately
- Interpret engineering drawings and technical information to meet specification
- Produce clear written reports detailing inspections, servicing, and remedial work
- Work collaboratively within a team while following health, safety, and quality standards
- Attend off‑site academic training three days per week for the first six months, alongside practical experience at your home site
The role is based on site at Ashchurch, with set working hours of 37 hours per week. Occasional travel to other Babcock and customer sites will be required as part of your development.
How you'll work
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Hiring process
1 interview
- If you will work on Ministry of Defence sites you also have to meet MoD security requirements.
Hiring process
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert ahead of the closing date if we receive a high volume of strong applicants.
Closing date: 25/09/2026
About Babcock International
- Industry
- Engineering
- Founded
- 1891
- Employees
- 30,000–40,000
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Website
- babcockinternational.com
In their own words
About the company & team
We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 29,000 employees. From initial design to final decommissioning, our work supports national security and critical infrastructure while offering meaningful, long‑term careers with respect for work‑life balance. We call that lifetime engineering.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and are committed to building an inclusive culture. Reasonable adjustments and flexible working options are available - please ask at interview.
Additional information
Role ID: SF74404
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Location
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