Aspiring Vehicle Technician — Hands-On Training & Travel Opportunities

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Vehicle Technician – Trainee / Development to join a team that supports the assembly, integration and refurbishment of armoured and specialist vehicles. The role is ideal for someone with practical mechanical experience who wants to develop skills toward a full Vehicle Technician position.

You will learn under experienced technicians, following Manufacturing Instructions, quality requirements and SOPs, with occasional opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on mechanical experience in automotive, HGV, plant, aerospace, rail, military or similar.
• Basic understanding of mechanical tools, fixings, fasteners and workshop safety.
• Ability to follow written instructions and Manufacturing Instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and progress to a full Vehicle Technician role.
• Ability to recognise when work does not match instructions or specification and raise this.

Responsibilities

• Build and fit simple mechanical sub-assemblies to vehicle platforms using Manufacturing Instructions, job packs and basic drawings.
• Carry out vehicle preparation activities, including removing trims, stripping base vehicle equipment, sanding internal surfaces and cleaning work areas.
• Assist with the integration of new parts and equipment within production cells, including bolting, fastening and the basic use of lifting equipment under supervision.
• Carry out visual inspections of parts and assemblies, escalating defects, shortages or documentation issues to the Team Leader.
• Safely and correctly use a range of hand tools, including spanners and torque tools.
• Maintain 5S standards within the work area, ensuring good levels of cleanliness, organisation and labelling.
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and correctly use required PPE.
• Accurately complete build records, checklists and basic quality documentation.
• Work flexibly across different production cells and projects as required, supporting both new-build and refurbishment activities.
• Work closely with experienced technicians and colleagues, seeking guidance and clarification where required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Vocational qualification or equivalent practical experience

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Vehicle Technician – Trainee / Development to join a team that supports the assembly, integration and refurbishment of armoured and specialist vehicles. The role is ideal for someone with practical mechanical experience who wants to develop skills toward a full Vehicle Technician position.

You will learn under experienced technicians, following Manufacturing Instructions, quality requirements and SOPs, with occasional opportunities