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Coventry 6-Month Rolling Contract Defence Vehicle Programme
Are you an experienced Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Coachbuilder, HGV Technician, or Military Vehicle Mechanic looking for your next contract opportunity?
We are recruiting for a leading defence engineering manufacturer in Coventry, supporting the build, repair, refurbishment, and modification of specialist military vehicles. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in vehicle maintenance, repair, coachbuilding, body assembly, or mechanical installation who want to work on high-profile defence projects.
The Role
Working as part of a skilled production and refurbishment team, you will be involved in the assembly, repair, upgrade, and integration of components and systems onto military vehicles. You will use your practical vehicle knowledge to ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out mechanical fitting, assembly, repair, and refurbishment activities on military vehicles.
- Remove, replace, and install vehicle components, equipment, and assemblies.
- Conduct visual inspections of parts and identify defects prior to installation.
- Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documentation.
- Prepare vehicles and internal structures using hand-held tools, including grinding, sanding, and modification work.
- Fit and integrate new systems, equipment, and vehicle components.
- Support sub-assembly and production line activities to meet delivery targets.
- Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship throughout all tasks.
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What We're Looking For
We Are Particularly Interested In Candidates With Experience In
- Vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Coachbuilding or vehicle body assembly.
- HGV, bus, commercial vehicle, automotive, or military vehicle repair.
- Mechanical fitting or vehicle conversion work.
- Fleet maintenance or workshop environments.
Desirable Skills And Experience
- Previous experience on cars, vans, HGVs, buses, plant machinery, military vehicles, or specialist vehicles.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical instructions.
- Mechanical or electrical qualifications (NVQ, City and Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent).
- Experience using hand and power tools within a manufacturing, workshop, or maintenance environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Flexible approach and willingness to work across different vehicle build and repair activities.
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Why Apply?
- Long-term 6-month rolling contract with potential for extension.
- Opportunity to work on advanced defence vehicle programmes.
- Join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing organisation.
- Varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same.
- Excellent working environment with a skilled and supportive team.
If you have experience in vehicle maintenance, repair, mechanical fitting, coachbuilding, HGV servicing, or military vehicle refurbishment, we would like to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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