Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitter
Ex-Forces / Military Leavers Encouraged (REME Welcome)

Location: (Field-based across MOD sites: Bicester, Aylesbury & Buckingham)
Salary: £43,500 per annum + excellent benefits

Jonathan Lee Recruitment is proud to be supporting a key defence client in the recruitment of experienced Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitters. This position is particularly suited to ex-Forces personnel, military leavers, and REME-trained technicians looking to continue their careers within a structured defence environment.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise your military vehicle maintenance experience in a field-based position, working independently across MOD sites.

As a Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitter, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of military vehicles and associated equipment in a field-based capacity.

Operating across MOD locations in Bicester, Aylesbury, and Buckingham, you will manage your own workload, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with technical standards.

This role mirrors a REME-style working environment, where autonomy, technical expertise, and accountability are key.

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair military vehicles and associated equipment in the field
• Attend MOD sites independently to carry out planned and reactive maintenance
• Accurately complete job cards, technical reports, and supporting documentation
• Ensure all work meets required technical standards, statutory regulations, and safety protocols
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times

This role is ideal for individuals with a background in military or heavy vehicle maintenance, including:

• REME-trained Vehicle Mechanics / Fitters
• Military Vehicle Technicians or Artificers
• Service leavers transitioning into civilian roles
• HGV Technicians or engineers with relevant transferable experience

• Ability to obtain BPSS clearance, progressing to SC clearance
• City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent military qualification)
• Proven experience in diagnostics, fault finding, and repair of military or heavy vehicles
• Experience conducting inspections, servicing, and troubleshooting
• Test authorisation for statutory technical testing (desirable)
• Full UK driving licence with a minimum of Class C (HGV2)
• Experience across military vehicles, HGVs, plant, agricultural, or specialist equipment

Military qualifications and experience will be fully recognised and valued.

• Competitive salary of £43,500 per annum
• Long-term, stable defence contract
• Autonomous, field-based role with strong operational support
• Opportunity to continue working within a defence environment post-service
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you are an ex-Forces Vehicle Mechanic, REME-trained Fitter, HGV Technician, or Military Vehicle Specialist looking to transition into your next role, Jonathan Lee Recruitment would be delighted to support you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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