Vehicle Mechanic

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Catterick Garrison; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to work at their Catterick depot. This role offers the opportunity to service and repair military vehicles, enhancing mechanical knowledge and providing exceptional career advancement opportunities. The ideal candidate is fully qualified (NVQ Level 3) and possesses a strong understanding of health and safety requirements. The position includes a competitive salary of £30,371 per annum and comes with additional benefits including PPE and enhanced pension contributions.

Benefits

PPE Supplied

Exceptional Career Development Opportunities

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Qualifications

• Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vehicle components and accessories.
• Remove and refit in a safe, proper and economical manner.
• Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilizing available equipment.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Stay updated with the latest vehicle technology by attending training programmes.

Skills

Fully qualified Mechanic (NVQ Level 3)

Awareness of health and safety requirements

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanic

Job description

MB340: Vehicle Mechanic

Location: Catterick

Salary: £30,371pa

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (early Friday finish)

Additional Company Benefits: PPE Supplied, Exceptional Career Development Opportunities, Enhanced Pension Contributions

Overview

First Military Recruitment is proudly working in partnership with a fantastic International Defence business who are looking to recruit multiple Vehicle Mechanics on a permanent basis due to growth based at their Catterick depot.

The Vehicle Mechanic isn't an ordinary Mechanic position. This position will provide an opportunity to work on some fantastic military vehicles and enhance your mechanical knowledge on the wider spectrum in addition to offering exceptional career advancement opportunities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair vehicle components and accessories in line with company, client and/or manufacturer's instructions.
• Removal and refitting in a safe, proper and economical manner using equipment provided.
• Diagnose faults and test vehicles utilising equipment available and using recognised test procedures and techniques.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation to the required standard.
• Remain up to date with the latest vehicle technology and changes by attending Company training programmes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Fully qualified Mechanic, through a recognised formal training programme. (NVQ Level 3 at a minimum).
• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.
• High degree of attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to actively seek solutions to problems.