Armoured Vehicle Assembly Technician (HGV) – Day Shift

TECHNICAL PLACEMENTS LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7%

Holidays: 25 days + 8 BH

Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP

Life assurance 4x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

TECHNICAL PLACEMENTS LIMITED, Stockport, is seeking HGV Mechanics / Mechanical and Electrical Fitters to join a defence project assembling Boxer armoured vehicles for the British Army. The role is day shift with potential for extra shifts depending on demand.

You will work in a team of technicians following strict Health and Safety guidelines, performing final assembly, fault-finding, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HGV Mechanic / Mechanical or Electrical Fitter.
• HGV Mechanic Certification City and Guilds / NVQ or relevant Electrical Qualification.
• Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (desirable).
• Vehicle assembly or maintenance experience.
• Understanding of technical documents.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of production processes and procedures.
• Understanding of quality, safety, and environmental systems and processes.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Final assembly of armoured vehicles and sub-assemblies.
• Fault-finding, diagnostics, and mechanical repairs.
• Interpret technical drawings and operating instructions.
• Diagnose hydraulic, pneumatic, and software-related issues.
• Use diagnostic systems and update work records in SAP.
• Complete tasks to deadlines and maintain housekeeping standards.
• Order required parts and equipment.
• Support training and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Collaborate with other departments as required.
• Attend additional training, including occasional overseas travel when needed.

Skills

HGV Mechanic

Mechanical Fitter

Electrical Fitter

Technical Documentation

Hydraulic & Pneumatic

Production processes

Safety & QA

Legislation & Regulations

Education

HGV Mechanic Certification City and Guilds/NVQ

Electrical qualification

Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

SAP

Job description

TECHNICAL PLACEMENTS LIMITED, Stockport, is seeking HGV Mechanics / Mechanical and Electrical Fitters to join a defence project assembling Boxer armoured vehicles for the British Army. The role is day shift with potential for extra shifts depending on demand.

You will work in a team of technicians following strict Health and Safety guidelines, performing final assembly, fault-finding, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance. Travel may be required.