Airfield Equipment Workshop Lead

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Warrington; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Annual leave increasing with service

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free annual health checks

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Paid professional membership fees

Annual volunteering day

Descripción de la vacante

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of specialist light plant and equipment used in airfield operations.

The role combines practical mechanical work with coordinating workshop activities, preventative maintenance, and mobile breakdown support across multiple sites, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.

Formación

• Experience as Plant Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or Field Service Engineer working with light plant and specialist equipment.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence is essential

Responsabilidades

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and safety checks.
• Attend airfield sites to resolve equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain accurate service records, inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Source specialist parts, manage critical spares and liaise with suppliers.
• Support equipment testing, commissioning, upgrades and modifications.
• Undertake minor fabrication work and coordinate external fabrication requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workshop and service vehicle.
• Provide technical advice, toolbox talks and basic maintenance training to operational staff.
• Coordinate external fitter support and supervise or mentor apprentices where required.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements and relevant regulations

Conocimientos

Plant Fitter

Mechanical Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Descripción del empleo

Pertemps North West and North Wales is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of specialist light plant and equipment used in airfield operations.

The role combines practical mechanical work with coordinating workshop activities, preventative maintenance, and mobile breakdown support across multiple sites, ensuring safety, reliability and efficiency.