Vehicle Mechanic Liverpool Airport
£36,295
Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00
A fantastic opportunity is available for a Vehicle Mechanic to join the team at Liverpool Airport, carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of specialist airport vehicles and mechanical systems. This role suits a technically skilled mechanic who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a fast-paced operational environment.
You will help maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of essential airport equipment including buses, firefighting appliances, snow clearing machinery, de-icing equipment, and other airside operational vehicles.
Vehicle MechanicKey Responsibilities
Service, maintain, and repair airport vehicles including buses, firefighting appliances, tractors, and operational support equipment.
Carry out diagnostics and repairs across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
Support winter operations by maintaining snow clearing and de-icing equipment.
Perform fabrication repairs on barriers, fences, and various airport mechanical structures.
Manage vehicle compliance including MOT preparation, inspections, tax, and maintenance records.
Liaise with external contractors to maintain high safety and quality standards.
Record all maintenance activity using the airports electronic maintenance system.
Support standby generators with re-fuelling, battery changes, and mechanical fault-finding.
Provide 24/7 maintenance cover as part of an on-call rota.
Respond promptly to system failures, completing diagnostics to minimise downtime and disruption.
Assist other airport departments by utilising your specialist mechanical skills.
Vehicle Mechanic Whats on Offer
Salary: £36295
Hours: MondayFriday (08:00am16:00) + on-call rota
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Group Personal Pension Scheme (matched up to 6%)
Life Assurance (4 salary)
Medicash Healthcare Plan
Free on-site parking
Access to Tusker EV car benefit scheme
Vehicle Mechanic Essential Qualifications & Experience
Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
Experience working with Ground Service Equipment (GSE), HGVs, or Plant machinery.
Light Vehicle Mechanics will also be considered with relevant transferable skills.
Strong understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Experience preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
Basic IT proficiency for updating maintenance systems.
Vehicle Mechanic Personal Qualities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision.
Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.
Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions.
Vehicle Mechanic Additional Expectations
This role involves working in a sensitive airside environment where safety, security, and regulatory compliance are essential. You will be expected to follow all health, safety, environmental, and airport security procedures to support a safe and reliable operation.
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