Ex military Mechanics / Mechanical Fitter Technicians / Electrical Fitters required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, building and supplying the Boxer Infantry Vehicle to the British Army.
Working within a team of technicians responsible for the assembly process of the Boxer, working in line with the company’s procedures to specific Health and Safety guidelines. The role is currently a day shift, however, production demand may require the flexibility of the post holder to work alternative shift patterns.
£38,400 + overtime, great career prospects and benefits to include:
- Monday to Thursday: 0700-1530. Friday: 0700-1200
- Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution
- Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP (rising to 8 weeks with service)
- Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free unreserved on-site parking
- Wellbeing programme: events, weekly free fresh fruits etc
Experience & Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Mechanic / Mechanical or Electrical Fitter
- HGV Mechanic Certification City and Guilds / NVQ or relevant Electrical Qualification
- Level 3 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (desirable)
- Vehicle assembly or maintenance experience
- Understanding of technical documents
- Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of production processes and procedures
- Understanding of quality, safety, and environmental systems and processes
- Knowledge of legislation and regulations
Responsibilities
- Final assembly of armoured wheeled vehicles and sub‑assemblies
- Problem‑solving, fault‑finding, and rectification work
- Interpreting drawings and standard operating instructions
- Diagnosing mechanical issues, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, proposing a course of action, and rectifying where relevant
- The use of diagnostic software systems to complete the initial installation of software and diagnose/repair any issues
- Complete all documentation and attesting for work within the MRP system (SAP)
- Undertakes training to enhance competence when required, may involve occasional off‑site travel including overseas (Germany)
- Will actively transfer knowledge and provide on‑the‑job training when required
- Ability to complete allocated tasks to deadlines as prescribed by the business
- Willing to engage in the company’s 5’s / housekeeping policy
- Order parts and equipment as necessary to fulfil job requirements
- Expected to work collaboratively across other departments as and when requested by Line Management, assisting with their work‑load, when necessary
Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. The client is part of the Armed Forces Covenant achieving their Silver Award in 2020 and Gold Award in 2024. We actively support and encourage service leavers, reservists and cadets to join the team, recognising military skills and qualifications in the recruitment and selection process.
This is a pivotal opportunity to develop the operations and manufacturing teams of this growing business.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.
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