Vehicle Fitter

Longford, Coventry
5 days ago
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Are you ready to accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician in an innovative and dynamic environment? This opportunity is not just a job; it's a chance to work with a company that has a rich history of over 90 years in delivering high-strength, light-weight, and fatigue-resistant products manufactured from the world's most advanced composite materials. This role offers an inspiring work setting where your contributions directly impact the company's success in the defence sector.

What You Will Do:

Visual Inspection: Inspect parts prior to fitting, identifying issues and escalating them as appropriate.
Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following Manufacturing instructions.
Multi-tasking: Work across different assembly cells, not just confined to one area.
Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment, grind and sand internal surfaces of the vehicle using hand-held tools.
Integration: Fit/integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles, ensuring quality.
Sub Assembly: Assemble a range of parts within tight timescales for the production line.

What You Will Bring:

An affinity for and understanding of vehicles, ideally military vehicles.
Level 2 or 3 qualification in a related field
Capability of reading and interpreting design drawings and adhering to manufacturing instructions.
Basic vehicle service skills with a focus on safety standards and situational safety awareness.
A qualification in either an electrical or mechanical environment is desirable.
Passion, pride, and a keen eye for detail in your work.
This role is pivotal in supporting the assembly and refurbishment of armoured vehicles, contributing to the company's leadership in developing high-performance ultra-lightweight protection for both platform and personnel. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to defence solutions, making a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of military and commercial sectors.

Location:

The role is based in Coventry, a city at the heart of the UK's manufacturing and engineering industry, offering a vibrant work-life balance.

Interested?:

If you're eager to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and the contributions of its team members, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Vehicle Technician and be part of something truly extraordinary!

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