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

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician in Scotland. The successful candidate will work on top-secret MoD and Defence projects, performing maintenance and diagnostics on vehicles. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £31,000, with expected earnings of £32k - £38k, flexible hours, and progression opportunities. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience required.

Benefits

6% pension

Option for 4-day working week

Funded qualifications

Progression routes

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent required.
• Experience with vehicle mechanics preferred.
• Desire to work on MoD and Defence projects.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain vehicles and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose vehicle status and complete reports.
• Manage materials and follow regulations.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 2

Relevant experience

Job description

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

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£31,000, with expected earnings of £32k - £38k. Hourly week + 6% pension + option for 4-day working week + funded qualifications + progression routes + flexible hours + company pension + 25 days holiday + other benefits.

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar with NVQ Level 2 or equivalent?

Would you like to work on top-secret MoD and Defence projects and contribute to global security?

Join a multi-billion-pound global engineering and defence company known for top training and progression programs. You will be funded for qualifications, have opportunities to advance to supervisory roles, and may work a 4-day week.

This role involves servicing, repairing, diagnosing, and maintaining vehicles, including hydraulics and electrical systems. You will also inspect vehicles, manage material demands, and complete documentation and test reports per standards.

The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 3 or higher and seeks a role working on UK's secret defence projects with training and progression opportunities.

Responsibilities:

• Service, repair, and maintain vehicles and electrical equipment, including diagnostics.
• Follow customer requirements, regulations, and standards, using issued stores and equipment properly.
• Diagnose, assess, document vehicle and equipment status, manage materials, and complete reports.

Candidate Profile:

• Aspiring Vehicle Mechanic / Technician
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or relevant experience

Shift Options:

• Monday to Thursday, 6:45am - 5:30pm
• Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Friday, 8:00am - 1:00pm
• Overtime paid at 1.5x, Sundays at 2x

Reference: 16688

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