HGV & Plant Maintenance Engineer Defence

Multiple UK locations | £37,791 + enhanced overtime + £3,000 Sponsored Reserve paymentWork on the machines that keep UK Defence movingAre you an experienced HGV Technician, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic or military engineer looking for something more secure, varied and meaningful?RecruitME is recruiting Maintenance Engineers to support a major UK Defence equipment programme delivered by Amey Defence Equipment.You will maintain and repair a fleet of more than 4,000 military and commercial assets used by the British Armed Forces in the UK and around the world.Forget working on the same vehicle or production line every day.This role could see you maintaining everything from forklift trucks and telehandlers to excavators, bulldozers, container stackers, lighting towers and 50-tonne cranes.Your work will directly support the safety, readiness and operational capability of the UKs Armed Forces.Locations We are recruiting across the following Defence sites:AbingdonStaffordRiponWoodbridgeLarkhillChathamChivenorWhats in it for you? Salary of £37,791Enhanced overtime paymentsTime and a half for qualifying hoursDouble time for designated weekend hoursBank holiday working paid at double time, plus normal statutory payment£3,000 Sponsored Reserve payment where applicable40-hour working weekInitial 12-month contractOpportunity to secure permanent employment after achieving Sponsored Reservist statusAt least 24 days holiday plus bank holidaysOption to purchase additional annual leaveGenerous pension scheme with additional employer contributionsFully funded technical, professional and military trainingFunded leadership development programmesFlexible benefits and insurance optionsCycle2Work schemeDiscounted gym membershipRetail, leisure and healthcare discountsTwo paid Social Impact Days each yearFamily-friendly employment policiesGenuine long-term career progressionThe role As a Defence Maintenance Engineer, you will help maximise the safety, reliability and availability of military and commercial plant and materials-handling equipment.You will:Service, inspect, maintain and repair diesel and electrically powered equipmentWork on commercial off-the-shelf and military-modified vehiclesDiagnose mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faultsIdentify the root cause of equipment breakdownsComplete safe, effective and high-quality repairsCarry out planned maintenance and equipment inspectionsCheck completed work before equipment is returned to serviceEnsure equipment meets operational, safety and compliance standardsOrder replacement parts in a timely and cost-effective wayLiaise with controllers, customers and technical support teamsProvide clear updates on repair requirements and timescalesComplete job cards, service records and technical documentationSupport military personnel in the safe and effective use of equipmentWork in accordance with MOD, Army and site safety proceduresThe equipment The fleet includes more than 4,000 assets supporting military construction, logistics and mechanical-handling operations.You could work on:Forklift trucksTelehandlersCounterbalance trucksContainer stackersSelf-loading dump trucksMedium wheeled tractorsExcavatorsBulldozersCranesLighting towersConcrete mixersDiesel and electric plantSpecialist military-modified equipmentAssociated mechanical-handling ancillariesThe fleet is supported throughout its entire working life, including maintenance, repair, technical documentation, tooling, testing equipment, spare parts and operator training.Some equipment will also undergo major replacement or service-life extension programmes, providing exposure to modernisation and engineering upgrade work.What were looking for You must have:Level 3 apprenticeship, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent engineering qualificationStrong practical knowledge of mechanical systemsExperience diagnosing and repairing technical faultsThe ability to work independently and manage your workload safelyGood attention to detail and accurate documentation skillsWillingness to undertake Sponsored Reserve training where requiredRelevant qualifications may include:Heavy vehicle maintenanceAutomotive engineeringVehicle systems maintenanceVehicle electrics or electronicsVehicle diagnosticsPlant maintenanceHydraulicsPowertrain systemsAgricultural engineeringMechanical engineeringYour experience could have been gained as a:HGV MechanicHGV TechnicianPlant FitterPlant EngineerAgricultural EngineerHeavy Vehicle TechnicianVehicle MechanicMechanical Maintenance EngineerForklift EngineerField Service EngineerREME EngineerMilitary Vehicle TechnicianApplications are especially welcomed from former members of REME, the Royal Engineers, RLC, RAF engineering trades and other military engineering backgrounds.However, previous military experience is not essential. Suitably qualified civilian engineers are actively encouraged to apply.Supporting the UKs Armed Forces My client provides an integrated service covering the deployment, management and maintenance of critical equipment used by the UKs Armed Forces during national and international operations.Its teams maintain high fleet availability, manage spare parts and technical support, deliver operator and maintainer training and ensure equipment can be deployed quickly whenever it is needed.Data, engineering expertise and modern fleet-management technology are used to improve reliability, reduce costs and ensure the Armed Forces have the right equipment for changing operational demands.These personnel work alongside, and in addition to, Regular Army personnel to support essential Defence activities.Depending on operational requirements, employees may work as civilian contractors, Contractors on Deployed Operations or Sponsored Reserves.What is a Sponsored Reserve? Sponsored Reserves are employees who also become special members of the Army Reserve.Successful candidates who achieve Sponsored Reservist status will have the opportunity to secure a permanent employment contract.Sponsored Reserves may support Defence activities in the UK or overseas. Military training and operations take place under Army command and control.Joining as a Sponsored Reserve creates a legal obligation to:Complete the required military trainingMaintain the necessary level of readinessAccept call-out as a member of the Armed Forces when requiredSupport UK or overseas operations where necessaryFull training, guidance and support will be provided throughout the process.Why this role stands out This is not a standard workshop or maintenance position.You will gain:Experience across one of the UKs most varied specialist equipment fleetsExposure to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and heavy vehicle systemsValuable MOD and Defence-sector experienceFully funded technical and military trainingA potential route into permanent employmentLong-term stability on a major Defence programmeOpportunities to support equipment used in the UK and overseasA role where your engineering skills have a clear operational purposeApply todayApply with your CV if you are an experienced HGV Mechanic, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Vehicle Technician, Forklift Engineer, REME Engineer or similar technical professional looking for a secure and rewarding career supporting UK Defence.TPBN1_UKTJ