Vehicle Mechanic Bovington


Company:	Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Salary:	£32,760 - £32,760
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BH20 6JD
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

Vehicle Mechanic- Bovington

Are you a qualified Vehicle Mechanic with experience working on heavy-duty vehicles and complex mechanical systems? We're looking for skilled technicians to join a specialist engineering team responsible for maintaining, repairing, and overhauling military vehicles in a secure and highly professional environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse fleet of heavy vehicles and equipment while developing your skills with one of the UK's leading defence support organisations. With a 4-day working week, optional overtime, comprehensive benefits, and genuine career progression opportunities, this role offers both stability and long-term development.

The Role:

As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will carry out maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis, and repairs on a range of heavy military vehicles and associated equipment. You will play a vital role in ensuring vehicles remain operational, safe, and ready to meet demanding operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy vehicles and associated systems.

• Carry out fault-finding on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical components.

• Conduct vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance activities.

• Follow engineering instructions, technical publications, and repair procedures.

• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and supporting documentation.

• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, safety, and operational standards.

• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas to the highest standards.

Must have requirements:

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle Service & Repair, Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, or a related mechanical discipline – this is a mandatory requirement.

• Proven experience maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty vehicles, HGVs, military vehicles, plant machinery, agricultural machinery, or similar equipment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience of hydraulic and vehicle systems.

• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety.

• Must be able to successfully pass a DBS and Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security check.

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £32,760

• 4-day working week

• Enhanced overtime rates where available

• All tools and PPE provided

• Generous holiday entitlement

• Company pension scheme with life assurance

• Digital GP and wellbeing support services

• Employee discounts and savings schemes

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• The opportunity to work on specialist heavy vehicles in a unique engineering environment

Location:

This is a full-time, site-based position in Bovington, offering the chance to work within a secure and well-equipped facility alongside experienced engineering professionals.

If this would be of interest then apply today!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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