Vehicle Mechanic/Technician (MoD, Defence Vehicles/NVQ 2+)

ZipRecruiter; Kinloss; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering and defence company seeks a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician for exciting projects, offering £29,000 salary with potential earnings up to £38k. This role involves servicing and diagnosing vehicles, plus funded qualifications and flexible hours. Ideal candidates hold NVQ2/3 and have a passion for mechanical engineering in the defence sector.

Benefits

6% Pension

Option for 4 Day Working Week

Funded Qualifications

Flexible Hours

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle mechanics with NVQ2/3 qualification or time served.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills in electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Willingness to work on defence-related projects.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, diagnose, and maintain vehicles and electrical equipment.
• Complete documentation and test reports in compliance with standards.
• Manage material demands and adhere to technical regulations.

Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Servicing

Diagnostic Skills

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Job description

Job Description

Vehicle Mechanic/Technician (MoD, Defence Vehicles/NVQ 2+)

Kinloss

£29,000, (Expected Earnings £32k - £38k) +37 Hour Week + 6% Pension + Option for 4 Day Working Week + Funded Qualifications + Progression Routes + Flexible Hours + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Company Benefits

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar with and NWQ2 or above?

Do you want to work on some of the most exciting and TOP SECRET MoD and Defence projects and play your part in the global security crisis?On offer is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a multi-billion-pound global engineering and defence company who have an industry reputation for providing one of the top training and progression programs & often works on several large-scale projects around the UK. This is a unique opportunity where you will be funded for qualifications to improve your career, have the option to progress to supervisor / assessor roles & even work a 4 day week if necessary.

In this role, the successful Vehicle Mechanic/Technician will be involved in servicing, repairing, diagnosing & maintaining vehicles, and working on their variety of hydraulics & electrical equipment. Additionally, you'll inspect and assess vehicles and equipment, manage material demands, and complete documentation and test reports in compliance with current standards.

The ideal Vehicle Mechanic/Technician would have an NVQ2 or above and looking for a role in a well-established company where you will take on to work on some of the UK's most secret defence projects with the options of earning extra & lots of training + progression.

THE ROLE:

• Perform servicing, repair, and maintenance of vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostic and inspection duties.




• Adhere to customer requirements, regulations, and technical standards, ensuring proper use of issued stores and equipment.




• Diagnose, assess, and document vehicle and equipment status, manage material demands, and complete test reports in compliance with standards.

THE PERSON:

• Vehicle Mechanic / Technician




• NVQ Level 2/3 Qualification or time served

Optional Shift Patterns:

• Monday to Thursday - 6:45am - 5:30pm.




• Monday to Thursday - 8:00am - 4:30pm & Friday 8:00am to 1:00pm.




• (Any overtime paid at 1.5x, Sunday is 2x)

Keywords: Vehicle, Mechanic, Technician, Electrical, Hydraulic, Goods, Maintenance, Repair, PPM, Service, Mechanic, Bus, Days Based, Reactive, Diagnose, Fault, Finding, Emergency, Service

Reference: 13408

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