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Job Title: Military Vehicle Assembler

Location: Stockport

Contract: Permanent

Salary:     £17.76 p/hr

We are currently looking to strengthen our team of Military Vehicle Assemblers to support ongoing production and rework activities within a leading defence‑sector engineering environment. Working Monday to Friday on days (FLT Essential)

About the Organisation

With over a century of engineering heritage, this organisation is recognised globally for delivering high‑quality, safety‑critical military equipment and advanced vehicle systems. Their workforce includes specialists across Operations, Assembly, Engineering, Project Management and Business Support — all contributing to a substantial and growing order book.

As the business continues to expand, they are seeking motivated, capable individuals to join their engineering and assembly teams at a modern UK manufacturing facility.

Role Purpose

To support the production function by ensuring a smooth, continuous workflow across vehicle assembly and rework operations.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, mask, clean and touch‑up components to support vehicle paint rework.

Prepare, stencil, measure and fit legal labels and identification markings.

Follow documented processes and work instructions accurately.

Assemble and disassemble vehicle parts to support rework and modification activities.

Carry out general housekeeping and labouring duties (emptying bins, sweeping, mopping, basic painting, etc.).

Comply with all Environmental, Health & Safety policies and identify hazards before starting work.

Maintain a clean, organised and safe working area.

What We’re Looking For

Ideally, candidates will bring:

Stacker / FLT licence (preferred).

Previous experience in a factory, workshop or manufacturing environment.

Applied knowledge of vehicle assembly (military vehicle experience beneficial but not essential).

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively at all levels.

Ability to prioritise tasks, use initiative and work with minimal supervision.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary

Generous pension scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days holiday (increasing with service)

Cycle‑to‑work scheme

Free on‑site parking

On‑site electric vehicle charging

Long‑service awards

Opportunities for further training and qualifications
The organisation is also a proud supporter of the Armed Forces community and actively welcomes applications from service leavers, reservists and cadets
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Location:
Stockport
Salary:
£17.76 /hour
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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