Vehicle Technician Trainee: Hands-On Development Path

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Vehicle Technician Trainee / Development role to support assembly, integration and refurbishment of armoured and specialist vehicles.

This entry and development opportunity is designed for candidates who want to build a long-term career in specialist vehicle engineering, with hands-on experience and potential progression into a Vehicle Technician position.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical experience in a practical environment.
• Ability to follow written instructions and Manufacturing Instructions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and develop toward a Vehicle Technician role.
• Attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Build and fit simple mechanical sub-assemblies to vehicle platforms using Manufacturing Instructions, job packs and basic drawings.
• Carry out vehicle preparation activities, including removing trims, stripping base vehicle equipment, sanding internal surfaces and cleaning work areas.
• Assist with the integration of new parts and equipment within production cells, including bolting, fastening and the basic use of lifting equipment under supervision.
• Carry out visual inspections of parts and assemblies, escalating defects, shortages or documentation issues to the Team Leader.
• Maintain 5S standards within the work area, ensuring good levels of cleanliness, organisation and labelling.
• Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) procedures and correctly use required PPE.
• Accurately complete build records, checklists and basic quality documentation.
• Work flexibly across different production cells and projects as required, supporting both new-build and refurbishment activities.
• Work closely with experienced technicians and colleagues, seeking guidance and clarification where required.

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Reliability and flexibility

Willingness to learn

Education

Vocational qualification or equivalent

Tools

Mechanical tools understanding

Job description

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is seeking a Vehicle Technician Trainee / Development role to support assembly, integration and refurbishment of armoured and specialist vehicles.

This entry and development opportunity is designed for candidates who want to build a long-term career in specialist vehicle engineering, with hands-on experience and potential progression into a Vehicle Technician position.