Vehicle Mechanic Lead

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic Lead to join our team.

The RoleBased in Fairford, UK you’ll get to work alongside our dedicated workforce on a UK Military base.Prior Mechanic experience will be required, although additional training will be provided on site.This role is a fantastic chance for you to further develop your skills as a mechanic, working on a diverse range of military equipment in an exciting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Diagnose, analyse, and troubleshoot vehicle malfunctions and repair problems.
• Maintaining and repairing company or government vehicles
• Completing maintenance tickets and repair orders in a timely manner.
• Dispose of waste materials per regulations and policies/procedures.
• Stay abreast of latest technology and installation procedures
• Inspects diagnoses and isolates vehicle and equipment malfunctions; troubleshoots, traces, and locates defects and/or causes of mechanical problems to determine type and extent of necessary repairs.
• Repairs all assigned vehicles and equipment to ensure they are safe and dependable
• Repairs lighting systems, sirens, wheel bearings, radiators, heating and air-conditioning systems, springs, hydraulic systems, catalytic converters, and fuel pumps
• Utilizes on-board computer diagnostic systems and other test equipment in order to test automotive computer control and emission systems; assesses and analyses malfunctions of machinery using microcomputers, calipers, gauges, and other equipment.
• Inspects and tests equipment for mechanical defects and replaces worn parts.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, or cleans defective parts or components
• Perform oil changes, check fluids, diagnose tread wear, replace batteries and trouble-shoot problems. Performs engine tune-ups.
• Utilizes appropriate techniques and procedures in accordance with manufacturer's specification in armoring vehicles as directed.
• Identifies necessary parts, equipment and supplies needed to complete repair or preventative check.
• Estimates cost and labor time for corrective repairs

Deployment Package and Additional BenefitsOur recruitment team will be happy to discuss the deployment package and additional benefits in more detail. Here is a general outline*:

• Extremely competitive rates of pay.
• Working hours Monday to Friday.
• Progression and opportunities for promotion.
• Holiday entitlement
• Training given to enhance your skillset.