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. 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.

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.

Benefits

• 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.

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