Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer

Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer Woodbridge – RLC Stores, Suffolk (IP12 3LU) 40 Hours Per Week | 12 Month Contract Defence Engineering | Military Vehicle Maintenance | Plant & MHE Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician or Military Engineer looking for a role where your skills genuinely matter? We’re recruiting for a Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer to join a specialist defence engineering environment, supporting the maintenance and operational readiness of military and commercial Material Handling Equipment, plant vehicles and associated equipment at a key MOD site in Woodbridge. This is a hands-on engineering role within a stable and highly respected defence infrastructure organisation, offering excellent long-term prospects, funded development opportunities and a potential pathway to a permanent position. What’s in it for you? * Competitive salary with annual reviews * 24 days holiday plus bank holidays * Opportunity to buy additional leave * Generous pension scheme with employer contributions * Fully funded training and development programmes * Long-term, stable defence contract environment * Career progression opportunities across engineering and defence operations * Flexible benefits package including Cycle2Work and gym discounts * Discounts portal covering retail, healthcare and lifestyle benefits * Two paid volunteering / social impact days per year * Family-friendly policies and wellbeing support * Inclusive and supportive team culture * Opportunity to secure a permanent contract through Sponsored Reservist Status The Role As a Defence Plant & Vehicle Engineer, you’ll be responsible for servicing, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a range of military and commercial Material Handling Equipment and plant equipment. You’ll work proactively to maximise equipment availability, minimise downtime and ensure all machinery is operating safely and efficiently. Key responsibilities include: * Servicing and maintaining diesel, MOTS and electrical Material Handling Equipment and plant vehicles * Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes of breakdowns * Carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance * Liaising directly with controllers and customers regarding work requirements, timescales and costs * Ensuring all equipment is safe and operational before handover * Identifying additional repair opportunities and damage-related work * Completing all engineering and service documentation accurately * Working within a highly regulated defence engineering environment What We’re Looking For We’d like to hear from candidates with experience in: * Vehicle maintenance * Plant maintenance * HGV engineering * Mechanical fitting * Military vehicle maintenance * Hydraulics, diagnostics or vehicle electrics You should ideally hold: Level 3 Apprenticeship, NVQ or City & Guilds in an engineering discipline such as: Vehicle Systems Maintenance Automotive Engineering Vehicle Diagnostics Vehicle Electrics / Electronics Hydraulics or Power Train Ex-military engineers are strongly encouraged to apply. Defence Engineering with Long-Term Stability This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading infrastructure and defence support organisations, working on critical engineering assets within a secure and stable environment. Whether you’re coming from military service, heavy plant, commercial vehicle maintenance or industrial engineering, this role offers the chance to develop your career within a highly respected defence operation