Vehicle Technician

Job Title: Vehicle Technician Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required. Location: Ashchurch, Gloucestershire (GL20 8LZ) Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for extension) IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Working Hours: MonThu 7:30 AM4:30 PM | Fri 7:30 AM1:00 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.

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). 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. Why Join Us? 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-siteno 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. xwwtmva E-ppl Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.