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Level 3, Trainee Mechanical Engineer {MoD, Defence}

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Dorchester
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Level 3, Trainee Mechanical Engineer {MoD, Defence} Bovington 5 days a week on site, open to relocatorsStarting salary £25,700 + £3,000 bonus on completion of probation, which will increase to a maximum of £35,000+ once fully qualified and trained + Excellent benefits, full training and development and long-term career prospects.Are you an aspiring engineer with a level 3 in mechanical engineering or light vehicle maintenance or similar looking to join a leading UK defence and engineering business who will give you full on the job training, development and long-term career prospects. Do you want to join a business who value it's employees an offer excellent benefits as wells as unique opportunities within defence and engineering.On offer is the unique opportunity to join a leading UK defence and engineering business who are renowned internationally for innovation. As one of the leaders in the industry this household name has stayed at the forefront of the industry earning itself a solid reputation, not only for its engineering prowess, but for it its career opportunities as well as job stability and security standing the test of time.In this role, the successful candidate would join a well-established and clean workshop where you will be given the opportunity to have 'on the job' training and development opportunities from highly skilled individuals, while you further your career, gain more vital skills and qualifications within engineering and the opportunity to progress in your career in the short and long term; either a mechanical engineer, vehicle mechanic or branch out into other areas of engineering within the business or into leadership roles.The ideal candidate would have a minimum of a level 2 within a mechanical or vehicle related qualification and be eager to pursue a career within a global UK defence and engineering business.The Role:Diagnose, inspect and assess vehicles and associated mechanical or electrical equipment in line skills and competencyEnsure stores and equipment issued to job are used for their correct purpose and un-used or new faulty material is returned to the section or department Team Leader as soon as it is identifiedCreation of job cards and demanding material where the relevant ERP (SAP) training has been completedCompletion of vehicle and equipment documentation and test certificates or reports to current standards£3,000 bonus on completion of Probation (6 months)The Person: Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and/or Vehicle Maintenance Repair or similar.Local to Bovington or happy to relocate.Keywords: Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Defence, Engineering, HGV, MoD, BovingtonIf 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 renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.TPBN1_UKTJ

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