SLEP Field Engineer

Job Title

SLEP Field Engineer (Permanent Service Life Extension Programme Centre Engineer)

Requisition

We are looking for a dedicated SLEP Field Engineer to work at Beacon Barracks, Stafford, as part of Amey’s Defences Equipment team. This role involves proactive maintenance, repair and inspection of fleet assets under the Service Life Extension Programme (SLEP), ensuring rapid, cost‑effective fixes while maintaining safety and operational availability.

• Coordinate with the SLEP Centre Supervisor and Equipment Sustainability Manager to outline work schedules, cost estimates and timelines.
• Identify additional work required on equipment, follow the NFW&T process for damage, and explore potential revenue opportunities.
• Complete all job and service documentation accurately, securing necessary customer signatures.
• Repair, maintain, inspect and service plant and HGV equipment in accordance with company standards, LOLER and PUWER legislation.
• Maintain local stocks of spares, attachments and technical documentation.
• Collect and input maintenance management information as required.
• Adhere to safe systems of work and company safety, health, environmental and quality policies.
• Mentor WFA and MoD maintainers and users within your qualifications.
• Perform out‑of‑hours duties, including weekend work, as required.
• Achieve local or team‑placed goals and KPIs.

• Full UK driving licence.
• City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• Experience in diagnostic techniques.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety, LOLER and PUWER regulations.
• Experience in construction‑related plant, MHE or HGV maintenance.
• No restrictions to obtaining MoD security clearance.
• Ability to load and unload equipment, tools, STTE and spares.
• Valid passport (for occasional overseas travel).
• Capacity to handle intense workload periods.

• Competitive annual salary with potential yearly reviews.
• Opportunity to use a company vehicle.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes.
• Minimum 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Generous pension scheme with extra contributions from Amey.
• Flexible benefits: insurance options, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive discounts via our online portal.
• Social impact days for volunteering and fundraising.
• Family‑friendly policies for new parents or caregivers.
• Membership of affinity networks supporting diverse communities.

Amey is a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. We are committed to sustainable projects that protect our shared future and deliver long‑term value.

At Amey we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are a disability‑confident leader and guarantee interviews to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum requirements.

To apply , please visit . If you need access assistance or reasonable adjustments, contact our recruitment team at  Please note that this role requires BPSS and MoD security clearance. We may close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so apply as soon as possible.

40 hours per week (Monday–Friday) with additional overtime on weekends as needed.