Military Mechanic

Military Mechanic | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Leconfield, East Riding of Yorkshire

Pay Rate: £19.00/hr Base Rate (Paid Weekly) + Overtime Available

Lodge & Travel: Fully Paid Hotel (Sun–Fri) + £25/day Living Allowance + 45p/mile Travel Expenses*

Contract: 6-Month Contract (High Potential for Extension)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Shift: Mon–Thu 07:30–16:30 | Fri 07:30–13:00 (13:00 Friday Stand-Down)

Forces-Friendly Travel & Lodge Package

Travelling from out of area? We’ve got you covered:

• Fully Paid Hotel: Sunday check-in to Friday check-out provided*
• Tax-Free Daily Subsistence: £25.00/day allowance*
• Mileage Allowance: 45p per mile (up to 250 miles/week)*
• No Kit Hauling: All tools provided on-site—just bring your standard coveralls and safety boots!

*Hotel, daily allowance, and mileage dependent on candidate distance/location.

Mandatory Qualification & Clearance Requirements

To be considered, candidates must provide proof of one of the following:

• Trade Qualifications: Proof of NVQ, IMI, City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 (or Military Trade Proficiency Certificates — e.g., REME Vehicle Mechanic Class 1/2, Armourer Class 1/2, or RAF/RN equivalent).
• Security Clearance: Must be eligible for BPSS Clearance (fully sponsored and managed by E-ppl).
• Experience: Proven mechanical background on light vehicles, commercial fleets, or military land platforms.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Join E-ppl Ltd as a Mechanic on a major fleet maintenance project at Leconfield. Working alongside fellow ex-military contractors, you will help maintain operational readiness across Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

• Perform mechanical servicing, fault diagnostics, and component overhauls.
• Complete rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Carry out equipment upgrades, defect resolution, and safety checks.
• Adhere strictly to workshop H&S procedures.

Location & Commute

Directly adjacent to DST Leconfield via the A164 and A1079. Easily commutable from Beverley, Hull, York, Driffield, and Bridlington, or via full lodge accommodation for contractors traveling nationwide.

E-ppl is an equal opportunities organisation and a Forces Friendly employer—we celebrate diversity and welcome the Armed Forces community to our team.