Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Technician

Location: Ashchurch, Gloucestershire (GL20 8LZ)

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Working Hours:Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM | Fri 7:30 AM–1:00 PM – Overtime maybe available

Pay Rate:£22.00/hr total (£17.00/hr base + £5.00/hr expense allowance) | Paid Weekly

Security Clearance: BPSS (Fully sponsored by E-ppl)

Join E-ppl as a Vehicle Technician in Ashchurch

E-ppl Ltd is hiring dedicated Vehicle Technicians to deliver a critical fleet maintenance project at our Ashchurch site. Working within a skilled, supportive team, you will ensure the operational readiness, safety, and regulatory compliance of Stored and Sustainment Fleet platforms.

Key Responsibilities

·Inspection & Servicing:Execute diagnostic inspections, routine servicing, and repairs across designated fleet platforms.

·Rectification & Prep:Complete follow-on maintenance to ensure full safety and compliance ahead of Mandatory Equipment Inspections.

·Fleet Upgrades & Reworks:Upgrade vehicles to operational standards and resolve defects identified during quality examinations.

·Safety & Compliance:Maintain strict adherence to site Health & Safety policies at all times.

Location & Commute

Located less than 0.25 miles from Junction 9 of the M5 and a short walk from Ashchurch for Tewkesbury Railway Station (Bristol-to-Birmingham line). Easily commutable from Cheltenham, Gloucester, Worcester, and Tewkesbury.

Requirements

·Qualifications:Level 3 IMI, NVQ, City & Guilds (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

·Experience:Proven track record as a Vehicle Technician (military, commercial, or fleet background strongly preferred).

·Skills:Strong diagnostic capabilities and familiarity with fleet asset tracking.

·Security Clearance:Eligible for BPSS clearance (sponsored and managed entirely by E-ppl).

·Equipment:Standard coveralls and safety footwear (all mechanical tools provided).

Benefits

·Great Work-Life Balance:Enjoy an early finish every Friday afternoon.

·Competitive Pay:£22.00/hr combined rate paid weekly.

·All Tooling Provided:Standard and specialist mechanical tools are supplied on-site—no need to haul your own chest.

·Clearance Support:Full sponsorship and processing for your BPSS security clearance.

·Forces-Friendly Employer:We actively welcome applications from Ex-Forces and Armed Forces veterans.

How to Apply

Initial interviews are conducted by telephone, followed by a final skills test on-site stage at Ashchurch.

E-ppl Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.