Mechanical Technician
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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.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business
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.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing, and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business