Vehicle Mechanics (VM) Service Engineer

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Vehicle Mechanics (VM) to join our established team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £34,400 to £43,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally. Joining an established team based at our Merthyr ( South Wales ) facility, you will work across a range of stakeholders to conduct up to Level 4 Maintenance on Armoured Platforms, Sub-Systems and Training Systems and will be based at the GDLS-UK Facility in Merthyr Tydfil. Whilst contracted to a 37.5hrs working week, there are opportunities to work some extended paid hours and weekends if the programme requires it. There may also be requirements to work in other UK locations for specific tasks.. If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Technical focal point for all vehicle related matters including modifications, Post Design Services (PDS), technical training and defect reporting.
• Assess battle damage, warranty faults and recommend rectification procedures.
• Provision of training to new team members and oversee/advise/mentor.
• Work with design/project engineers to develop optimised engineered solutions. Provide feedback on technical issues and support System and Software Engineers in designing technical resolution.
• Carrying out all levels of repairs on AJAX Variants, Sub-Systems & Training Systems (up to Level 4) and also upgrades / modifications, as per Design changes.
• Perform business support administration (timesheets, procurement of equipment, stocktaking, collect and report data) using provided IT
• Document, maintain and improve Work Instructions, A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company
• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share
• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace
  
  Demonstrable knowledge of automotive systems and how they work together. Diesel Engines, Transmissions, Hydraulics & Electrics
• Highly customer focused with good communication skills.
• IT literate with working knowledge of MS Office and automotive diagnostic systems
• Ability to share knowledge within the team, A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs, Disability Confident
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About General Dynamics UK General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 650 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team.