Mechanical Technician

Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicles Location: Barnstaple Rate: £35.00 per hour Umbrella Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: 5 Month Initial Contract The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are looking for experienced Vehicle Technicians to support the maintenance and repair of a varied fleet of military vehicles.

This is a great opportunity for a qualified Light or Heavy Vehicle Technician looking for a well-paid contract offering a 35-hour working week, excellent working hours and exposure to specialist military vehicle platforms.

Please note this role requires safety clearance prior to starting employment. Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:30 – 11:30 35-hour standard working week Overtime is not routinely expected but may occasionally be available/required to support operational demands What You'll Be Doing Carrying out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on military vehicles Conducting basic fault finding and diagnostics Identifying defective components and required replacement parts Using technical publications and IT systems to identify and order components Replacing defective vehicle components Completing general mechanical and vehicle engineering tasks Working in line with Defence engineering, Health & Safety and workshop standards Maintaining a high standard of workmanship and engineering hygiene What We’re Looking For You will need one of the following: NVQ Level 2 in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance City & Guilds Light or Heavy Vehicle qualification REME Class 2 You should also have practical experience within vehicle maintenance and be comfortable carrying out servicing, repairs and basic mechanical diagnostics.

What’s Provided? Workshop tools and specialist equipment provided Calibrated diagnostic and testing equipment provided Coveralls, gloves and task-specific PPE provided Candidates are advised to bring their own steel toe-capped safety boots What's in It for You? £35.00 per hour Umbrella 35-hour working week Early finish every Friday Monday to Friday working Opportunity to work on an interesting and varied military vehicle fleet Specialist tools and equipment provided Excellent opportunity for technicians from automotive, HGV, commercial vehicle or REME backgrounds Apply If you are a qualified Vehicle Technician looking for a well-paid contract opportunity working on a unique fleet of military vehicles, apply now to discuss the role further.

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