Vehicle Mechanics Field Service Engineer

Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look\-out for a full\-time Vehicle Mechanic Field Service Engineer to join our Engineering Team, based at one of the GDLS\-UK sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Bovington or Tidworth). The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favourable salary of £36,000 to £45,000 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, the successful candidate is required to be a highly adaptable, senior vehicle Engineer who can work independently or with other FSEs to provide diverse vehicle maintenance and specialist advice to MOD and GDLS\-UK personnel. The VM FSE will be based at one of the GDLS\-UK sites (Merthyr Tydfil, Bovington or Tidworth, but will normally work at UK Army Units or trials locations throughout the UK, where the AJAX variants are deployed. Whilst based in the UK they could be deployed to support the MOD in foreign countries (e.g. CONDO) and also may be required to work extended hours and some weekends (paid).

Due to the security sensitivity aspect of the role, this job is only opened to British nationals, who can achieve SC clearance level.

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 MOD AJAX crew personnel and Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME).


• Work with design/project engineers to develop optimised engineered solutions. Provide field feedback on technical issues and support System and Software Engineers in designing technical resolution.


• Carrying out all levels of repairs on AJAX Variants (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 (GDLS\-UK and MOD)


• Document, maintain and improve Work Instructions (including strip down, non\-destructive testing, etc.)


• Working outside of a 9\-to\-5 routine both in the UK and overseas (this could involve weekends).


• Deploying for agreed period of time in worldwide locations

Essential* Military VM Class 1, NVQ and/or City \& Guilds Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical Discipline

• Demonstrable knowledge of automotive systems and how they work together. Including CANbus systems, hydraulic and electrical systems


• Highly customer focused with good communication skills.


• IT literate with working knowledge of automotive diagnostic systems


• Ability to working away from home for protracted periods and willing to work several months in demanding locations


• Ability to share knowledge within the team


• Ability to achieve SC Clearance level


• Experience in Field Service Engineering or related discipline


• Full UK Driving licence including Category H, legally allowed to drive in the UK and have access to transport

• In depth Armoured Fighting Vehicle experience


• Certified Driver/Maintainer for at least one SV (AJAX) vehicle type


• Previous CONDO experience


• Member of a Professional Institution (e.g. IET, IMechE) with professional recognition

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:* A flexible benefits scheme \- allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family’s needs

• 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

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

As part of our commitment to inclusion and diversity we welcome in particular applications from women, members of the LGBTQIA\+ community and ethnic minority groups.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

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