Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanic

Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanic who has experience in maintaining and repairing either manufacturing / plant equipment or motor vehicles or HGV / heavy vehicles with excellent problem-solving skills is required for leading global aviation equipment provider based in Edinburgh Airport.

ADDITIONAL TRAINING PROVIDED

Providing you have a solid mechanical engineering background repairing motor vehicles, plant equipment, LGV / HGV Lorries or similar the company will provide additional training and support.

SALARY: Competitive+ Overtime + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Edinburgh Airport

JOB TYPE: Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday 0600h-1430h / 0800h-1630h

After obtaining an Airside Pass this will change to a 4-week roster which is as follows:

Week 1 - Monday to Friday

Week 2 - Monday to Friday

Week 3 - Monday to Sunday

Week 4 - Wednesday to Friday

PLEASE NOTE:Candidates MUST hold a full Driving Licence

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanicwho has experience in maintaining and repairing either manufacturing / plant equipment or motor vehicles or HGV / heavy vehicles.

Working as the Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanic you will play a crucial part in the success of the company by offering your expert mechanical knowledge in order to diagnose and repair equipment, such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators and a variety of specialist and unique vehicles.

As the Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanic will be mechanically skilled and a good problem solver in order to effectively maintain onsite equipment and vehicles.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Motor Vehicle Mechanical Technician / Repair and Maintenance Mechanic include:

• Diagnosing and repairing on-site vehicles within the airport ground service equipment industry such as:

• Towing tractors
• Aircraft tugs
• Baggage elevators
• A range of specialist and unique vehicles

• Perform repairs and maintenance from the workshop and airside

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Mechanical engineering background, motor vehicle, HGV or plant equipment

• Previous experience working small or heavy plant equipment is desirable

• Able to obtain an airside pass which requires a criminal record check and 5-year history verification

• City and Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent (essential)

• Any Welding experience would be highly desirable

BENEFITS

• 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 3x salary life assurance

• Healthcare cash plans

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Excellent training

The company is only able to accept applications from candidates with right to work in the UK

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JOB REF: AWDO-P11946

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