The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme (3 vacancies in total):
GFIE-499 – Senior Vehicle Mechanic – various locations across Chivenor, Barnstaple, Devon, Norton Manor, Norton Fitzwarren, Taunton, Somerset
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Job Summary At Navy Command, we lead, support, and sustain
the Royal Navy across every theatre of operations. We coordinate the people,
platforms, and missions that keep the Fleet ready for today’s challenges and
tomorrow’s opportunities. Together, we uphold centuries of naval tradition
while driving innovation that ensures the Royal Navy’s readiness to protect
our nation and secure our future.
As the Royal Navy’s highest seagoing command,
Commander UK Strike Force provides a rapidly deployable headquarters
capable of leading complex maritime and joint operations worldwide. Whether commanding
task groups at sea or integrating with NATO and coalition partners, the Strike
Force delivers credible power projection and strategic reassurance across the globe.
Job Description Want to use your technical skills on vehicles
built for extreme terrain and global Commando operations? We’re recruiting Vehicle
Technicians across three Commando Force locations, each with its own mix of
vehicles, equipment and working environments. We’re offering the chance to
work on specialist fleets that support training, exercises and operations in
the United Kingdom and overseas.
You’ll join a skilled Equipment Support team
that keeps vehicles safe, reliable and ready when they’re needed. Whether your
experience is in light vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, plant, recovery,
specialist equipment or military engineering, you’ll be able to apply your
skills in a role with real variety and purpose. Work on specialist fleets
across Commando Force
• 11 Amphibious Trials and Training Squadron
is a standout option if you’re looking for variety and specialist
engineering. You’ll support amphibious, logistic, plant and recovery
vehicles, including beach recovery vehicles, tracked all terrain carriers,
military trucks, Land Rovers and heavy plant equipment. It’s a role that
brings together automotive, plant and specialist vehicle skills in a setting that’s very
different from a standard garage or workshop.
• 40 Commando is ideal if you enjoy working on
agile, off-road vehicles that support a fast-moving operational force. You’ll
help maintain platforms such as quad bikes, MRZR vehicles, JACKAL patrol
vehicles, PINZGAUER utility vehicles, Land Rovers and military support
vehicles. It’s a practical, hands-on environment where your work helps keep
people and equipment mobile in demanding conditions.
• Commando Logistic Regiment offers scale,
breadth and technical challenge. You’ll work with the largest and most
diverse vehicle fleet within the United Kingdom Commando Force, including
heavy logistics vehicles, recovery platforms, tracked all-terrain vehicles,
bulk fuel vehicles, material handlers, Land Rovers and VIKING vehicles. This
is a strong choice if you want variety, responsibility and the chance to
support the logistic capability that enables Commando operations around the
world.
What you’ll be doing • Service, inspect, maintain and repair a wide
range of specialist, logistic, plant and tactical vehicles. • Diagnose faults and complete practical
repairs to recognised engineering standards. • Keep vehicles and equipment safe, reliable
and ready to support training, exercises and operations. • Record maintenance activity clearly and
accurately using Ministry of Defence systems. • Work closely with colleagues, supervisors
and customers to solve problems and keep work moving. • Share your knowledge and help create a safe,
professional and supportive workshop environment.
Person Specification To be successful with your application, you'll
need to show that you meet the following essential
criteria: • NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds (Light or
Heavy Vehicle) or REME Class 1 or equivalent • A full United Kingdom driving licence.
Additional information You’ll be based at one of the campaign
locations listed in the advert and will be required to attend your designated
duty station on a full-time basis. You may need to attend residential
training courses to build and maintain your technical skills. You may also
occasionally work away from your normal base or outside routine hours Where
this applies, it’ll be managed and recompensed in line with Ministry of
Defence policy. You may also be required to work at heights, and manual
handling. Any training required will be provided.
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Application Details |
To apply we will need: ● A
completed Expression of Interest form ● A copy
of your CV This should be sent via e-mail to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk |
GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).
To apply, please submit a completed EoI Form (also see Guidance Notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)