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Vehicle Mechanic

Red Sky Personnel Ltd
Posted 4 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Newbridge, City of Edinburgh EH28 8AP, Scotland

Salary

£36,000 - £37,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A qualified Technician is needed at Edinburgh Airport for maintenance and repair of ground service equipment, including towing tractors and aircraft tugs.
  • Candidates should have experience with commercial or plant vehicles and possess a City and Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent.
  • The role requires self-motivation, good organizational skills, and a clear understanding of Health and Safety systems.
  • The salary starts at £36,000 and increases to £37,000 after a successful 6-month probation period, along with benefits like a 6% employer pension contribution.
  • Applicants must demonstrate their Right To Work in the UK and undergo a criminal record check for airside access.

Are you looking for a new and rewarding technical challenge? If you have experience of maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, plant equipment or HGV, you are the expert we are looking for!

We have an exciting opportunity at our Edinburgh Airport site for a qualified Technician to join our team.

Our client are market leaders within the field of Ground Service Equipment repair and maintenance.

 

The Role:

This is a varied position where you will play a crucial part in the success of the company by offering your expert mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair equipment, such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators and a variety of specialist, unique vehicles. The suitable candidate will be mechanically skilled and a good problem solver in order to effectively maintain on site equipment.

 

The Person:

  • Self-motivated with good organisational skills

     

  • Clear understanding of Health and Safety systems

     

  • Ability to work under your own initiative

     

  • Good team player, willing to listen and take new ideas on board  

     

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Experience working on commercial or plant vehicles

     

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

     

  • Welding (desirable)

     

 

You will need to:

  • Be able to demonstrate your Right To Work in the UK

     

  • Be able to obtain an airside pass which will require you to undergo a criminal record check and 5-year history verification

     

  • Hold a valid UK driving licence

     

  • Provide certifications for all qualifications

     

 

Working Hours:

The working week for this position is Monday to Friday, moving to a 4 week roster after obtaining an Airside Pass. The 4 week roster is as follows:

  • Week 1 - Monday to Friday

     

  • Week 2 - Monday to Friday

     

  • Week 3 - Monday to Sunday

     

  • Week 4 - Wednesday to Friday

     

Shifts are (Apply online only) or (Apply online only) 

What is on Offer:

  • £36,000  rising to £37,000 after successful completion of 6 months' probation

     

  • 6% employer pension contribution

     

  • 3X Salary Life Assurance 

     

  • Health Cash Plan  

     

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

     

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