Manpower are supporting our reputable client on a 12 months fixed term contract. You will be joining a vibrant, inclusive community in Complex Facilities in the Defence Equipment sector proactively maintaining a fleet of military and commercial MHE and Plant vehicles and other associated ancillaries, both within their engineering capabilities based onsite at a number of Barracks throughout North Yorkshire.

You will maximise the operational availability of military and commercial MHE, Plant vehicles and other associated ancillaries by investigating, understanding, and eliminating failed/fault operation of those products.

What you will do:

The service and maintenance of diesel, MOTS (modified off‑the‑shelf) adapted or customised to meet specific requirements and electrical MHE (Material Handling Equipment) and Plant vehicles and other associated ancillaries.
Both at outset and as work progresses, liaise with controller and customer on the range of expected work providing clarity and understanding by all parties to ensure the likely timescales and associated costs are understood.
Identify the root cause of a breakdown in a timely manner and ensure the correct parts are obtained in the most cost-effective way. Use any available resources to achieve this, including when required the technical team.
Carry out inspection/checks on own work as it proceeds and ensure that the equipment performs satisfactorily and is safe before handing back to the customer.
Identify any further work required on a machine and ensure the customer is made aware of the fact, especially where a cost to the customer is to be incurred. The engineer should ensure that they maximise any potential revenue for equipment that has been damaged.
Complete all related job and service documentation correctly, with necessary signatures/documents obtained from the customer.

Successful candidates who achieve Sponsored Reservist Status (trained as a special member of the UK Ministry of Defence's Army Reserve) will have the opportunity to secure a permanent contract.

What you will bring:

HGV Category C essential
Level 3 Apprenticeship (C&G or NVQ Technical Certificate and Functional Skills) in a related engineering function i.e. Vehicle Systems Maintenance/Vehicle Electrics/Electronics/Vehicle Diagnostics/Automotive Engineering/Hydraulics/Power Train
Significant experience working in a related engineering function, Car Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Plant Fitter or a formal apprenticeship qualification.

Interested? Please forward your CV in the first instance.

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