Vehicle Mechanic

As a vehicle mechanic at Lulworth, you'll be part of a team that services, repairs, and overhauls military vehicles and electrical equipment. This is a hands-on role with real purpose-supporting national defence and working with cutting-edge machinery in a secure, well-equipped environment. Day-to-day, you'll be:

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on military vehicles and electrical systems
• Ensuring correct use of tools and returning unused or faulty materials
• Completing documentation, test certificates, and reports to current standards
• Following technical publications, process plans, and customer specifications
• Performing equipment inspections to meet production and safety standards
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to pass a targeted medical questionnaire and/or medical examination as a condition of employment for this role. This role is full time, 37 hours per week and is based on-site at Lulworth. A relocation package may be available, subject to eligibility.


• Proven experience in a similar mechanic role (dealership or garage background is ideal)
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and vehicle diagnostics
• A team player with adaptability and strong communication skills
Qualifications for the Vehicle Mechanic:
• NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Service and Repair
Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

We're Babcock - a global FTSE 100 organisation with over 26,000 people working together to make a difference. Here, you'll be part of something bigger. From initial design to final decommissioning, your work will contribute to products and services that are essential to national security and public infrastructure. Together, we're building a future that lasts - not just through the impact we make, but through meaningful careers that respect your work-life balance.

Are you an experienced NVQ Level 3 Vehicle Mechanic looking for a role where your skills make a real difference? Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £32,760.00, plus a comprehensive benefits package, flexibility of a 4-day working week (weekends optional), enhanced overtime rates (when available), and all tools and PPE provided . This is your opportunity to grow your career in a forward-thinking organisation that values your expertise., 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) What we offer
• 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 is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity