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Gse/diesel mechanic

Edinburgh
Menzies Aviation
Mechanic
Posted: 12 January
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Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing

1. Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
2. Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
3. Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
4. Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
5. Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, aassuring a clean and safe working environment
6. Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
7. Repair all non-motorized equipment
8. Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
9. Repair and replace all tires and wheels
10. Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
11. Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
12. Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
13. Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
14. Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for:

15. Must have maintenance experience
16. Coursework in diesel mechanic
17. Must be 18 years of age
18. Must possess valid US driver’s license
19. Must have authorization to work in the USA
20. Must pass pre-employment drug screen
21. Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
22. Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
23. Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
24. Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
25. All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need; Example: A Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed
26. Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airport Badge
27. Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Mechanic - Tool Requirements

¼” DRIVE

28. Ratchet
29. Swivel
30. Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
31. Standard 1/8” – 9/16”
32. Extension 3” and 6”

½” DRIVE

33. Ratchet
34. Sockets (Deep and Shallow Required)
35. Extension 3” and 6”
36. Standard 3/8” - 15/16”
37. 6” Impact Extension
38. Deep Impact Socket 1/215/16”

3/8” DRIVE

39. Ratchet
40. Swivel
41. Extensions 3” and 6”
42. Socket (Deep and Shallow Required)
43. Standard 5/16 – 1”
44. Spark Plug Socket 5/8 and 13/16”

WRENCHES

45. Combination wrenches ¼” -15/16”
46. Allen Wrenches 1/16” – 3/8”
47. Crescent Wrenches 8” and 12”

HAMMERS, CHISELS, PUNCHES

48. Ball Peen Hammer 32 oz.
49. 4-pound Sledge
50. Punch and Chisel Set

SCREW DRIVERS and PRY BARS

51. Phillips Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
52. Standard Head Screwdrivers #1 & #2
53. Pry Bar 24”

AIR TOOLS

54. 1/2” Drive Impact Gun
55. OSHA Approved Air Nozzle
56. Tire Chuck

PLIERS

57. Channel Locks 12”
58. Standard Pliers 8”

MISCELLANEOUS

59. Flashlight
60. Tire pressure Guage (Up to 120 PSI)
61. Tape Measure (25”)
62. Oil Filter Wrenches (small and large)
63. Gloves
64. Medium Locking Rollaway Toolbox
65. Small Locking Road Box

What we are looking for:

66. Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English.
67. Available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays.
68. Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
69. Must be able to obtain and maintain all required Airports and Custom badges/seals.

Would you like to see more detail on what we are looking for? Please see the following job description for further information

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

Is this role ticking all the boxes for you? If so, please click apply now!

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

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Motivations

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Education

Required

Technical/other training or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

6 months of Diesel Mechanic experience/background

Licenses & Certifications

Required

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