Vehicle Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Coventry
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Vehicle Maintenance Component Fitting Engineering Drawings Mechanical Aptitude Vehicle Inspections Assembly Attention to Detail Surface Preparation (Grinding/Sanding)

FULL DESCRIPTION

Vehicle Technician

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Location: Coventry

Salary: £19.11 - 25.00 per hour

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: On-site

Contact: [contact hidden]

Job Details

Are you a Vehicle Technician looking for something more than routine servicing? Join a leading defence engineering company with over 90 years of innovation, specialising in high-strength, ultra-lightweight composite solutions used on vehicle platforms worldwide. This is a hands-on, varied role where you’ll work on specialist vehicle builds that genuinely make a difference.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out visual inspections before part installation
  • Fit components using detailed manufacturing instructions
  • Work across multiple assembly cells (variety guaranteed)
  • Prepare vehicles by removing equipment and completing surface prep (grinding/sanding)
  • Integrate new systems, equipment, and components onto military vehicles
  • Assemble sub-components to tight production timelines
  • Read and follow engineering drawings accurately

What We’re Looking For

  • Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance or a related mechanical discipline (Level 2 considered with strong experience)
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of vehicle systems
  • Ability to interpret drawings and follow technical instructions
  • Experience in automotive, HGV, PSV, plant, agricultural, or military vehicles
  • Electrical or mechanical qualifications (desirable)
  • High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship

Why Join Us?

  • Work on unique projects
  • Supportive engineering team with opportunities to upskill
  • Stable industry with long-term career prospects
  • Clean, modern workshop and specialist equipment
  • Be part of a company known for innovation and industry-leading composite technology

How to Apply

If you're a Vehicle Technician ready for a role with purpose, variety, and progression, apply today and take the next step in your engineering career. 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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