Job Shop vacancies

8 December 2025

The Job Shop offers a safe and welcoming environment for those requiring support to find their next positive destination, whether that be employment, education or training.

General vacancy enquiries can be emailed to jobshop@coventry.gov.uk. A Job Coach will get back to you within one working day to discuss further vacancy details and help you to apply.

Please contact us by:

Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk
Phone: 024 7678 5740

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102512: CNC Turner

Salary: £12.21 (no experience but qualified) to £15 per hour (potentially higher dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry 

Vacancy details:

• The role involves day-to-day tasks such as technical drawing interpretation
• CNC programming, machining, turning, and programming for CNC machines
• Ability to interpret technical drawings accurately
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and precision

102509: CNC Miller

Salary: £12.21 per hour (no experience but qualified) to £15 per hour (potentially higher dependent on experience)
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry 

Vacancy details:

• The role involves day-to-day tasks such as technical drawing interpretation, CNC programming, machining, milling, and programming for CNC machines
• Previous experience in CNC milling operations especially 4 and 5 axis advantageous however training will be provided if necessary

103415: Operational Technician

Salary: £150 - £180 per day
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Warwickshire/South Birmingham 

• Must drive and have minimum 2-year driving licence in the UK
• A Degree in Computer Science or Electronic Engineering (or similar)
• The role involves testing software applications and testing plans and scripts designed to detect problems
• Good knowledge of automotive domain would be beneficial

103967: Design Engineer – Armoured Vehicles

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Must be a UK resident or lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• Designing advanced vehicle armour and protection systems in 3D CAD

103980: Electrical Technician – Military Vehicle Systems

Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) OR £25 per hour (Ltd Company Contractor)
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Must be a UK resident or lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• Installing and testing bespoke electrical systems on low-volume, high-specification defence vehicles
• Install MOTS/COTS electrical systems for survivability and mission-critical functions

103987: Manufacturing Engineer – Composite Armour Systems

Salary: £35,000 - £42,500 per annum + Discretionary Bonus
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Must be a UK resident or lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews including facilities specification and implementation, process design and work balance, standard ops, and manufacturing instruction creation, PFMEA completion, process development and training

103988: Vehicle Paint Sprayer

Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) OR £25 per hour (Ltd Company Contractor)
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Must be a UK resident or lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• Prepare, prime, and spray military vehicles and components to the highest quality standards

103990: Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mech Bias)

Salary: £37,500 - £42,500 per annum (subject to experience) + Shift Premium (£4,000) + Discretionary Bonus
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Must be a UK resident or lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years
• Service and maintain all plant, equipment and building services in line with the company’s preventative maintenance standards and procedures

105179: Mechanical Service Engineer 

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with minimum 5 years experience (less will be considered)
• Responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of mechanical systems and equipment in client’s facilities
• Minimise downtime, ensuring safety, and supporting the overall efficiency of operations

106156: Bodywork & Paint Technician 

Salary: Competitive 
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Carry out body repairs, including dent removal, panel replacement, and filler work
• Prepare vehicles for paint (sanding, masking, priming, etc.)
• Full UK driving licence preferred 

106155: Auto Electrician

Salary: Competitive 
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults in cars and vans
• Install, test, and maintain vehicle wiring systems, lighting, and alarms
• Full UK driving licence preferred  

106154: General Motor Mechanic

Salary: Competitive 
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Diagnose, repair, and service all makes and models of cars and vans
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections
• Perform brake, suspension, clutch, and engine work

107594: Maintenance Assistant

Salary: £12.50-£13 per hour
Hours: Full Time 
Location: Coventry

• Preventative planned maintenance checks
•  Preventative planned maintenance tasks
• Reactive maintenance work
• Maintenance of chemical stock levels 

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