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Recruitment Resourcer at Red Sky Personnel
Mechanic
Based at Glasgow or Edinburgh Airport
Are you an experienced technician with a passion for mechanical maintenance? If you have a background in Vehicle, Plant, or HGV repair, we want to hear from you!
We are offering a fantastic opportunity to join a market-leading company in the Ground Service Equipment (GSE) industry. Our client, based at either Glasgow Airport or Edinburgh Airport, is looking for a qualified technician to become a vital part of their team.
The Role:
In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a variety of ground service equipment, including towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators, and other specialist vehicles. Using your mechanical expertise, you will diagnose faults and carry out repairs, ensuring the smooth operation of equipment on-site.
Key responsibilities include:
Diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues on a range of vehicles and equipment.
Performing preventative maintenance and inspections to ensure operational efficiency.
Troubleshooting and resolving mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
Maintaining a safe and clean working environment in line with health and safety guidelines.
What’s On Offer:
• Competitive salary and overtime rates (1.5x).
• On-call allowance of £10.50 per day, plus additional pay for hours worked.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Life assurance (3x salary).
• Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
The Ideal Candidate:
• To be successful in this role, you will need:
• A strong background in mechanical repairs, particularly on commercial, plant, or HGV vehicles and or a strong background in light vehicles.
• The ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems effectively.
• A team-oriented attitude, with the ability to listen, collaborate, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
• A clear understanding of health and safety systems and protocols.
Qualifications and Experience:
• Essential: City and Guilds in Motor Mechanics or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience working on commercial vehicles, plant equipment, or similar.
• A valid UK driving licence.
Additional Requirements:
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain an airside pass (subject to a criminal record check and 5-year employment history verification).
• Certification of relevant qualifications.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, with shifts either 06:00 to 14:30 or 08:00 to 16:30.
Participation in an on-call rota is required.
Join a team where your skills will be valued, and you can take your career to the next level!
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Manufacturing
* Industries
Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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