Vehicle Mechanic vacancy in MoD Lyneham (139jc)

My client is one of the UK's leading engineering support services organisation employing over 28,000 people across the world, who offer a hugely diverse number of career options are now seeking to recruit a Vehicle Mechanic for their operation at Lyneham.

You will be reporting to a Team Leader and your responsibilities will include:
• Able to carry out in depth engineering work and diagnostics on large vehicles.
• Able to adapt to a wide variety of unusual vehicle platforms using modern repair techniques.
• Able to read and use repair manuals as required.
• Must be able to operate as an individual within a close team.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities as necessary.
• The requisitioning of vehicle spares and the use of MOD equipment management systems including JAMES.
• Prepared for some outdoor work.
• Any other reasonable requests within your skill set/capability as instructed by line manager.
• Any special to role training required would be provided.
• An individual tool kit, Personal Protective Equipment, Corporate Clothing and specialist stores support is provided

To be eligible for this role you will need the following:

Qualifications & Requirements:
• A recognised qualification in Automotive Engineering with a minimum C&G level 3 or BTEC/IMI/NVQ equivalent or has served in HM Armed Forces as a Vehicle Mechanic Class One. – Essential
• Hold a current category ‘C’ or C+E license. – Essential
• Hold relevant MoD spec equipment training course qualifications. – Desirable
• A good knowledge of/able to use JAMES – Desirable
• Hold a current category ‘H’ License – Desirable
• Computer literate (MS Word and Excel minimum standard) - Desirable

Skills Profile:
• Is determined and uses initiative in pursuing standards, being resourceful and able to adapt refusing to accept that a solution cannot be found.
• Identifies and evaluates priorities by differentiating between the urgent and important.
• Listens to others ideas and concerns and test understanding by summarising and questioning, recognises how particular statements or actions will be received and modifies approach to gain desired outcome.

Security:
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, security clearance and 5 years employment reference checks.

In return my client is offering an excellent salary package as well as a range of benefits which includes a company pension scheme.