Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician

targetjobs UK; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

targetjobs UK is recruiting a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician to keep the RAF on the move by repairing and adjusting a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

You will work on airfield support gear such as ground power units, hydraulic systems, arrestor equipment, and refuelling gear. The role includes varied postings every 3-5 years as part of a through service career management.

Qualifications

• GCSE English, Maths and a Science/Technology-based subject at Grade C/4 or equivalent.
• Age 16-47 (must attest before 48th birthday).
• Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training.
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment.
• Pass a Fitness test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers.
• Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun.
• Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment.
• You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your 'through service career management'.

Education

GCSE English

Mathematics

Science/Technology

Job description

As a Vehicle and Mechanical Equipment Technician, you will keep the RAF on the move by carrying out repairs and adjustments on a range of land-based vehicles and equipment.

What will you do?

• Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airfield support equipment like ground power and hydraulic supply units and dehumidifiers
• Test and repair airfield arrestor systems that prevent aircraft runway overrun
• Examine, maintain and repair specialist airfield support vehicles like refuelling bowsers and aircraft loading equipment
• You could move jobs every 3-5 years as part of your 'through service career management'

Requirements at a glance

• Be aged 16-47 years old (Must attest before 48th birthday)
• GCSE grade C/4 or Scottish National 5 grade C in English language, Mathematics and an approved Science/Technology-based subject.
• You will need to meet specific Nationality and Residency criteria. Please see full details in the Entry Requirements on our website
• Commit to minimum 3 years post specialist training
• Pass the Defence Aptitude Assessment
• Pass a Fitness test