At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.
In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.
We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.
Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.
We are now recruiting for an Engineering Technician to join our Operations department.
You will work under the guidance of the Lead/Engineers and Design Manager to provide support on any mechanical technical matters pertaining to the company’s conversion business, including New Product Development (NPD) and Current model production.
Hours of work are Monday - Wednesday, with flexible start times between 7am-8am and finishing time between 5pm-6pm and Thursday, flexible start times between 7am-8am and finish time between 4.30pm-5.30pm and the salary is up to £42k per annum dependent on experience.
This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.
Why Join Us?
We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:
- Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
- Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
- 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
- Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
- Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
- Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
- Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
- Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
- Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.
The main duties of the role are:
- Support the Lead/Design Engineers in the development of new and existing vehicle conversions
- Day to day adhoc responsibilities as requested by Lead Engineers/Design Engineers
- Prototyping of vehicle conversion samples as per drawings for first off validation
- Prototype builds of new conversion/developments for validation
- Training of vehicle specific new development requirements to production ops where required
- Shell prep/conversion for any test requirements
- Maintenance of in-house test equipment/tooling/workshop ensuring that all calibration certification and documentation is kept up to date, and assisting in sourcing new equipment as needed
- To be an excellent ambassador for the engineering team. Always presenting a professional motivated/motivational “can do” attitude, when dealing with both internal and external customers/suppliers
To be effective in this role, you will have:
- Extensive knowledge of WAV conversion requirements such as vehicle strip/ vehicle cutting and underside conversions.
- Experience of working within a fast-paced manufacturing/engineering environment.
- An ability to work flexibly and switch between jobs at short notice
Previous experience working with technical regulations and standards in the automotive industry would be advantageous but is not essential.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.
We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.
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