Vehicle Fitter

Jonathan Lee Recruitment Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join a team in Coventry. The role involves inspecting vehicle parts, integrating equipment, and maintaining quality standards. Candidates should have a Level 2 or 3 qualification in a relevant field and an affinity for vehicles. Attention to detail and basic vehicle service skills are essential. Join a company with a rich history and contribute to innovative projects in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Understanding of military vehicles is ideal.
• Capability to read manufacturing instructions.
• Qualification in electrical or mechanical environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts before fitting and raise any issues.
• Fit parts to a vehicle following manufacturing instructions.
• Work across different assembly cells flexibly.
• Prepare vehicles by removing equipment and sanding surfaces.
• Integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles and ensure quality.
• Assemble a range of parts within tight production timescales.

Skills

Affinity for vehicles

Ability to interpret design drawings

Basic vehicle service skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Level 2 or 3 qualification in a related field

Job description

Overview

Accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician in an innovative and dynamic environment. Join a company with a rich history of over 90 years in delivering high‑strength, lightweight, and fatigue‑resistant composite products to the defence sector.

What You Will Do

• Visual Inspection: Inspect parts before fitting and raise any issues.
• Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following manufacturing instructions.
• Multi‑tasking: Work across different assembly cells with flexibility.
• Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment and grind/sand internal surfaces using hand‑held tools.
• Integration: Fit and integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles, ensuring quality.
• Sub‑Assembly: Assemble a range of parts within tight production line timescales.

What You Will Bring

• Affinity for and understanding of vehicles, ideally military vehicles.
• Level 2 or 3 qualification in a related field.
• Capability to read and interpret design drawings and adhere to manufacturing instructions.
• Basic vehicle service skills with a focus on safety standards and situational safety awareness.
• 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, at the heart of the UK's manufacturing and engineering industry, offering a vibrant work‑life balance.

Apply

If you are eager to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and the contributions of its team members, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Vehicle Technician and be part of something truly extraordinary!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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