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Vehicle Mechanics (VM) Field Service Engineer

Employer
General Dynamics UK
Location
CF48 4LA, Merthyr Tydfil
Salary
Competitive, flexible benefits & bonus
Closing date
12 Jul 2019
Reference
7804

Job Details

General Dynamics UK is a world-leader in the integration of cutting-edge defence and security systems, delivering decisive advantage to military, government and civil customers worldwide.

Our employee culture is one that thrives on innovation, embraces teamwork and possesses a strong will to succeed. The pioneering technologies and the quality of our people give us our competitive edge.  Dynamics is not just part of our name, it’s part of our spirit.

The Role:

A VM Field Service Engineers (FSE) 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 the GDLS-UK Repair Facility in Merthyr Tydfil, 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. BATUS in Canada) and also be free to work extended hours and some weekends when required

Responsibilities:

  • 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

Education/Experience:

  • 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
  • Used to working away from home for protracted periods and willing to work several months in demanding locations
  • Ability to share knowledge within the team
  • Practical knowledge of JAMES to record repair activities
  • Experience in Field Service Engineering or related discipline
  • Military VM1 / NVQ and/or City & Guilds Level 3.
  • Full UK Driving licence including Category H, legally allowed to drive in the UK and have access to transport

Desirable

  • 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

GDUK offers a competitive compensation package with opportunities for growth and professional development. A flexible benefits package, 25 days holiday, a compressed fortnight offering every other Friday off and an attractive bonus scheme.

Company

We are one of the UK’s leading defence companies and an important supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence. What sets us apart is not only our 60+ years of experience, but our commitment to providing an innovation-driven workplace for some of the best and brightest minds in the UK defence industry.

GD 1

We have established a worldwide reputation for excellence in delivering multi-domain C4ISR solutions, Armoured Fighting Vehicle capability, and next-generation avionics systems.

Our colleagues innovate on a daily basis to meet our customers’ unique mission and land systems requirements.  While each individual brings their unique and valued expertise, personality, interests and perspectives to the organisation, one thing unites us all – our ongoing commitment to excellence, community, and teamwork.

GD 2

General Dynamics UK is part of General Dynamics Corporation, one of the top five defence companies in the world. General Dynamics, headquartered in Reston, Virginia, employs approximately 100,000 people worldwide. The Company is a market leader in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat systems; armaments and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and information systems and technologies.

GD 3

In the UK we are structured around two main businesses:

Land Systems and Mission Systems. 

Our solutions include:

  • Avionic systems
  • Bowman
  • C4I systems - Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Information
  • Digitised training solutions and services
  • ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) systems
  • Modelling, simulation and experimentation systems
  • Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFV)
Company info
Website
Telephone
(0) 1495 787 200
Location
Unit 1 and 3
Oakdale Court
Oakdale Business Park
Blackwood
South Wales
NP12 4AD
United Kingdom

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