HGV Maintenance Engineer Defence Contract

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Are you a hands-on Maintenance Engineer with experience in plant, vehicles, mechanical or electrical equipment?
Based in Stafford , this role supports plant and equipment used within a live Defence environment at a major MOD site . It is an excellent opportunity for ex-military engineers from REME, Royal Engineers, RAF, Royal Navy or RLC backgrounds.
We also welcome applications from civilian engineers with relevant experience .
This is a stable, long-term role offering Monday to Friday hours , funded training, strong benefits and genuine progression.
The Role As a Maintenance Engineer , you will inspect, service, fault-find and repair a range of plant and support equipment used in Defence settings, including:
Forklifts

Telehandlers

Excavators

Generators

Lighting towers

Mechanical plant and support equipment

You will be responsible for:
Planned maintenance and servicing

Mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding

Repairs and component replacement

Inspections and safety checks

Completing service records and job documentation

Supporting equipment availability and operational readiness

What Were Looking For You may come from a background in:
Plant maintenance

HGV maintenance

Automotive engineering

Materials handling equipment

Military engineering

Mechanical or electrical service engineering

You will ideally have:
Level 3 qualification in Plant, Mechanical, Automotive or Electrical Maintenance, or equivalent hands-on experience

Good mechanical, hydraulic and electrical skills

Experience diagnosing and repairing faults

Ability to work independently and safely

A reliable, practical and professional approach

Ex-Military Engineers Encouraged to Apply This role is especially well suited to candidates leaving the Armed Forces or already in civilian industry after service.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with transferable engineering experience from:
REME

Royal Engineers

RAF

Royal Navy

RLC

Whats on Offer £37,000 - £40,000 salary

Sponsored Reserve payment where applicable

Monday to Friday working pattern

Occasional weekend work

Permanent, long-term role

Funded training and development

Genuine progression opportunities

Pension and benefits package

Opportunity to support UK Defence operations

Benefits Company pension

Additional leave

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Free parking

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Store discount

Canteen

Paid volunteer time

Apply If you are a Maintenance Engineer , Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Forklift Engineer, Vehicle Mechanic or ex-military engineer looking for a permanent role with stability, purpose and progression, apply today with your CV.

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Location:
Abingdon
Salary:
£40,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering;Manufacturing

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