Vehicle Technician

Employment type: Contract. 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.