Vehicle Mechanic

Job Description

Job Title: Vehicle Mechanic

Location: St Andrews, Fife

Compensation: Up to £32,760 – dependent on experience plus benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you’ll be at the heart of our mission, maintaining and repairing military vehicles and equipment that support national defence. This is more than just a technical role; it’s a chance to contribute to something bigger. You’ll work with purpose built machinery, gain hands on experience, and grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair military and occasional civilian vehicles and mechanical equipment
• Undertake inspections, assessments, and road testing
• Complete documentation and test certificates to required standards
• Ensure accurate reporting of work completed and time taken
• Use issued stores and equipment appropriately, returning unused or faulty parts

This position involves manual work, which may include lifting, bending, using tools or standing for extended periods of time. All tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment are provided.

The role is full time and based at our Leuchars site. You’ll work 37 hours per week, typically Monday to Thursday (8 hours per day) and Friday (5 hours). No mandatory overtime, night shifts, or weekend work.

Essential Experience

• Experience working with heavy goods vehicles (HGV)
• Confident using diagnostic tools and systems
• Competent computer user
• Holds a valid UK driving licence

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Motor Mechanics (Light or Heavy) via RQF NVQ/SVQ or EAL Level 3 NVQ/SVQ Extended

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading allows you to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one paid day a year to undertake volunteering work

Equal Opportunity

Babcock is a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please advise the recruitment team.