Technical Specialist

Job Title: Technical Specialist

Location: Ruislip, West London

Compensation: £39, Shift Premium of 13% (£5, Benefits

Role Type: Full time / Permanent

Role ID: SF67888

Keep London's emergency services moving – be part of something bigger.

At Babcock, we're working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Technical Specialist at our Ruislip site, near West London.

The role
As a Technical Specialist, you'll be at the heart of our 21-year partnership with the London Fire Brigade – a role that's as rewarding as it is vital. You'll help keep one of the world's most iconic emergency services operational by maintaining and servicing a diverse fleet of vehicles, including cutting-edge electric fire engines and aerial platforms.

This is more than just a job, it's a chance to make a real difference, every day. You'll develop your skills in a dynamic, hands-on environment, working with advanced technology and equipment that supports frontline emergency response. 

Day-to-day you'll be required to:

•    Diagnose faults and test vehicles using recognised procedures and equipment, including road testing when necessary

•    Work efficiently to meet productivity targets agreed with your supervisor or manager

•    Deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance, ensuring a 'Fix First Time' approach

•    Service and repair a wide range of vehicles, including HGVs, LGVs, and specialist fire equipment

•    Operate within legal driving parameters and maintain a safe working environment
 

This role is full time working 40 hours per week and is based on site at Ruislip. Hours of work will typically be 06:00-14:30 and 13:00-22:00 Monday to Friday. Flexible shift patterns are available to accommodate individuals.

Essential experience of the Technical Specialist:

•    Previous experience in mechanical workshops or automotive manufacturing environments 

•    Proven background in servicing and repairing HGVs or LGVs 

•    A proactive, team-oriented approach to work 

Qualifications for the Technical Specialist:

•    NVQ Level-3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

•    Holding a Category B and/or C Drivers License is desirable 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Standard (BPSS) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK ).

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email  with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date: 20/11/2025

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