Military Mechanic

Military Mechanic | Outside IR35 Contract

Location: Donnington, Telford, Shropshire

Pay Rate: £17.00/hr Base Rate + £5.00/hr Living Allowance (£22.00/hr Total Rate) | Paid Weekly

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)

Key Benefits & Rate Breakdown

• Total Hourly Earnings: £22.00/hr total (£17.00 base + £5.00/hr living allowance for the project duration).
• Weekly Pay: Reliable, prompt weekly payments.
• Overtime Available: Boost your weekly earnings with extra hours.
• All Tools Provided: Full workshop tooling provided on-site—just bring your boots and coveralls.

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: Mechanical trade experience within military, defence, or commercial vehicle environments.

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Join E-ppl Ltd on a major fleet maintenance project based at Donnington. Working in a supportive team environment, you will play a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of military fleet platforms.

• Carry out systematic mechanical servicing, inspections, and repairs.
• Complete rectification work ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections (MEIs).
• Perform reworks, equipment upgrades, and defect resolution.
• Ensure strict adherence to H&S and workshop standards.

Location & Commute

Situated in Donnington (Telford) with fast transport links via the M54, A442, and A5. Ideal for engineers based in Telford, Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton, Cannock, and Stafford.

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