Junior Vehicle Mechanic/Technician, Level 3+ {MoD}

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
London
5 days ago
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Junior Vehicle Mechanic/Technician, Level 3+ {MoD}
Telford
Up to

£32,760

basic (DOE) progressing to

£36,000

once fully qualified + Salary Reviews + Yearly Pay Increases + Occasional Overtime + 6% Pension + Fully funded training and progression opportunities + much much more
Are you a Junior Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar with a level 3 qualification or equivalent looking for a new and exciting role working on a range of military vehicles and equipment of all shapes and sizes?
Do you want to work for one of the world's leading UK Defence companies who offer fully funded training and long-term progression opportunities, in an environment where you are surrounded by the best of the best?
On offer is the exciting opportunity for a Vehicle Mechanic with a level 3+ qualification to join one of the world's leading defence contractors. Established around 150 years ago, this defence powerhouse had remained at the forefront of innovations and has its name to some of the largest defence projects in the world. Renowned worldwide for their excellent training programs and long term career opportunities.
In this role, the successful Vehicle Mechanic/Technician would be responsible for working on a range of military vehicles and military equipment or all shapes and sizes, where you will have the opportunity to further develop your skills and further you technical abilities. This role will include a lot of general servicing, maintenance and repairs to a very high standard and to the strictest of guidelines. The workshop is kept extremely tidy and fully equipped with all the tools and equipment you could ever need or dream of.
The ideal candidate Vehicle Mechanic/Technician would have a minimum of an NVQ 3 in vehicle mechanics or equivalent, be eager to work on military vehicles and equipment and do their bit for national secruity.
The Role:
Be part of a highly skilled team.
Working on military vehicles and military equipment.
Repair, maintenance, servicing and modifications.
Mechanical, electrical and hydraulics.
Full training and development opportunities.
Further qualifications.
The Person:
Vehicle Mechanic/Technician or similar.
Minimum level 3 NVQ or equivalent.
British Citizen or able to obtain Security Clearance.
Local to site.
Keywords:

Vehicle Mechanic, Military Mechanic, Military Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanics, MoD, Defence, Ministry of Defence, Fitter, Plant, Agriculture, Heavy
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