Overview
Vehicle Mechanic/ Mechanical Fitter/ Vehicle Technician: Defence Industry
Location: Leuchars
Salary: A GBP 32,000 - A GBP 33,000 + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 37 hrs, Working Mon-Thu 8am to 4:30pm and Fri 8am to 1pm
Secure your future. Support national defence. Work with cutting-edge military technology.
Take the next step in your engineering career with a rapidly growing UK Defence organisation offering long-term stability, outstanding benefits, and the opportunity to work on some of the world’s most advanced military vehicles. Whether you’re ex-forces, dealership-trained, or experienced in HGV/PSV, plant, or agricultural machinery, this is your chance to join a team where your skills truly matter.
The ideal candidate will be an experienced Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Fitter, HGV/PSV Technician, or Defence/Military Vehicle Fitter, bringing strong hands-on mechanical and diagnostic skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work reliably within a fast-paced defence engineering environment.
What You'll Do
* Carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on military vehicles and associated electrical systems
* Interpret and work from technical drawings, engineering process plans, and customer specifications
* Complete accurate documentation, test certificates, and maintenance reports
* Conduct equipment inspections to meet production, safety, and quality standards
* Use workshop tools correctly and report any defects or material issues
* Collaborate with a dedicated engineering team focused on precision, safety, and mission success
What You'll Bring
* City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Light or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
* Proven hands-on experience in a similar mechanical role; ideal backgrounds include ex-forces, HGV/PSV, commercial dealerships, plant, or agricultural machinery
* Strong understanding of hydraulics, mechanics, and vehicle diagnostics
* A team-focused mindset with good communication skills
* Ability to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance (requires no criminal convictions + 5 years UK residency)
* A targeted medical assessment may be required as part of the onboarding process
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