Airfield Light Plant Workshop Manager

Jobs.co.uk; Warrington; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus scheme

Company pension

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health checks

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager based in Woolston to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of specialist light plant used in airfield applications. The role is permanent, with a salary of £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, and a Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 schedule.

You will combine hands-on mechanical tasks with coordinating workshop activities, managing planned preventative maintenance and providing mobile breakdown support across multiple sites,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Plant Fitter or Mechanical Engineer.
• Strong fault-finding skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Ability to travel to remote or secure sites.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical faults.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and safety checks.
• Attend airfield sites to resolve equipment breakdowns and minimise downtime.
• Maintain service records, inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Source specialist parts and liaise with suppliers.
• Provide technical advice, toolbox talks and basic maintenance training to staff.
• Coordinate external fitter support and supervise apprentices where required.
• Ensure all work complies with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Diagnostic ability

Leadership

Mechanical experience

Safety awareness

Job description

Pertemps Warrington are seeking an experienced Workshop Manager based in Woolston to oversee maintenance, servicing and repair of specialist light plant used in airfield applications. The role is permanent, with a salary of £55,000 to £70,000 depending on experience, and a Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 schedule.

You will combine hands-on mechanical tasks with coordinating workshop activities, managing planned preventative maintenance and providing mobile breakdown support across multiple sites,