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TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TipTopJob in Coventry is seeking a Vehicle Technician to support the assembly and refurbishment of armoured vehicles within a defence and aerospace focused environment.

You will perform visual inspections, fit parts per manufacturing instructions, and work across multiple assembly cells to prepare vehicles for production.

Able to read design drawings, maintain safety standards, and demonstrate pride and attention to detail in every task.

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting design drawings according to manufacturing instructions.
• Basic vehicle service skills with emphasis on safety standards.
• Desirable qualification in electrical or mechanical environment.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.

Responsibilities

• Visual Inspection: Inspect parts prior to fitting, escalating issues as needed.
• Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following Manufacturing instructions.
• Multi-tasking: Work across different assembly cells.
• Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment, grind and sand internal surfaces using hand tools.
• Integration: Fit and integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles, ensuring quality.
• Sub Assembly: Assemble a range of parts within tight production timescales.

Skills

Reading drawings

Safety awareness

Vehicle affinity

Education

Electrical or Mechanical qualification

Job description

Are you ready to accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician in an innovative and dynamic environment? This opportunity is not just a job; its a chance to work with a company that has a rich history of over 90 years in delivering high:strength, light:weight, and fatigue:resistant products manufactured from the worlds most advanced composite materials. This role offers an inspiring work setting where your contributions directly impact the companys success in the defence and aerospace sectors. This role is pivotal in supporting the assembly and refurbishment of armoured vehicles, contributing to the companys 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.

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 qualification in either an electrical or mechanical environment is desirable.
• Passion, pride, and a keen eye for detail in your work.

Location

The role is based in Coventry, a city at the heart of the UKs manufacturing and engineering industry, offering a vibrant work:life balance.