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Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Jonathan Lee Recruitment
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
Location

Coventry, West Midlands CV6 3BF, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Vehicle Technician Mechanic in the defence industry offers an exciting opportunity to work with a company with over 90 years of experience.
  • Candidates should have a level 3 qualification in an electrical or mechanical environment and a passion for vehicles, ideally military ones.
  • The position pays £19.33 per hour for PAYE workers or £25.00 per hour for contractors, with a focus on day shifts.
  • Responsibilities include inspecting, fitting, and integrating parts to military vehicles while ensuring quality and safety standards.
  • The job is based in Coventry and emphasizes innovation and teamwork in supporting the assembly of armoured vehicles.

Are you looking to secure a role within the defence industry and ready to accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician Mechanic in an innovative and dynamic environment? This opportunity is not just a job; it's a chance to work with a company that has a rich history of over 90 years in delivering products direct to the front-line. This role offers an inspiring work setting where your contributions directly impact the company's success in the defence sector. Working a day shift you will have the option of working PAYE at £19.33 p/h or as a contractor at £25.00 p/h(ltd or Umbrella) 

What You Will Do:

- Visual Inspection: Inspect parts prior to fitting, identifying issues and escalating them as appropriate.

- Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following Manufacturing instructions.

- Multi-tasking: Work across different assembly cells, not just confined to one area.

- Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment, grind and sand internal surfaces of the vehicle using hand-held tools.

- Integration: Fit/integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles, ensuring quality.

- Sub Assembly: Assemble a range of parts within tight timescales for the production line.

What You Will Bring:

- An affinity for and understanding of vehicles, ideally military vehicles.

- Capability of reading and interpreting design drawings and adhering to manufacturing instructions.

- Basic vehicle service skills with a focus on safety standards and situational safety awareness.

- A level 3 qualification in either an electrical or mechanical environment is desirable 

- Must be able to pass and Baseline Security check - DBS

- Passion, pride, and a keen eye for detail in your work.

This role is pivotal in supporting the assembly and refurbishment of armoured vehicles, contributing to the company's leadership in developing high-performance ultra-lightweight protection for both platform and personnel. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to defence and aerospace solutions, making a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of military and commercial sectors.

Location:

The role is based in Coventry, a city at the heart of the UK's manufacturing and engineering industry, offering a vibrant work-life balance.

Interested?:

If you're eager to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and the contributions of its team members, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Vehicle Technician and be part of something truly extraordinary!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.