Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

Job in Ipswich, Suffolk County, IP1, England, UK

Listing for: Royal Air Force

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-07

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Field/Service Technician

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.
This role is an Enlisted Aviator role.
Don't limit yourself. You can apply for more than one position and we can help you find the right role.
What will you do?

Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment

You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your through service career management
Requirements at a glance

Be aged 16 47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements section below
Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
Pass a Fitness test

If you dont have any of the above, you might still be able to apply

Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
View / Apply for Jobs
Matching My Jurisdiction