Vehicle Mechanic/Vehicle Technician (Military Vehicles)

ZipRecruiter; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Vehicle Mechanic/Technician to join their team in Tidworth. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of military vehicles, including Land Rovers and Quads, while benefiting from extensive on-the-job training and long-term career progression opportunities. With a commitment to high standards and employee development, this company provides a supportive work environment and excellent benefits, including a potential 4-day work week and a pension scheme. If you have an NVQ3 or similar qualification and a passion for vehicle maintenance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Overtime Pay

37 Hour Work Week

6% Pension

Company Benefits

Progression Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance or similar required.
• Experience with heavy military vehicles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain vehicles and electrical equipment.
• Diagnose and document vehicle status, manage material demands.

Skills

Vehicle Repair

Diagnostic Skills

Electrical Equipment Maintenance

Hydraulics Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Vehicle Mechanic/Vehicle Technician (Military Vehicles)

Tidworth

Up to £31,500 + Overtime + 37 Hour Week, potential for a 4-day working week + 6% Pension + Company Benefits + Progression opportunities long term

Are you a Vehicle Mechanic/Vehicle Technician with an NVQ3 or similar looking to join a leading UK Defence company where you will be given the opportunity to work on various light and heavy military vehicles including Land Rovers, Pinzgauers, Quads, Jackals, Coyotes, Tracked Vehicles and more?

Do you want the opportunity to be given on-the-job training and development where you will have long-term progression opportunities with good working conditions and benefits?

On offer is the unique opportunity for a skilled Vehicle Mechanic/Vehicle Technician to join one of the UK's longest standing defence companies. Established well over 100 years ago, this organisation offers unrivalled training and progression opportunities, funded qualifications, and the opportunity to progress in your career while working on exciting projects for the MoD.

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

The ideal Vehicle Mechanic/Vehicle Technician would have a minimum of an NVQ3 in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance or similar. Be local to Warminster or within a suitably commutable distance and want to work on Heavy Military Vehicles as a Mechanic.

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 or similar
• NVQ Level 3 Qualification or similar or above
• British and able to get Security Clearance

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.