CAP 642 Inspector

MAG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport operator in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Motor Transport Team member to conduct Civil Aviation Authority safety inspections on vehicles. The successful candidate will have workshop experience, relevant qualifications, and a full UK driving license. This role offers a collaborative work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible pension plan (up to 10% contribution)

Free parking

Subsidised public transport

Various company discounts

Two volunteering days per year

24/7 VirtualGP service

Care Concierge service

Qualifications

• Experience with servicing tools and equipment on light or heavy vehicles or ground support equipment.
• A full UK driving license is essential.
• HGV, PCV, or Fork Lift Truck licenses are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Civil Aviation Authority CAP 642 Safety Inspections on vehicles.
• Perform 7-8 inspections daily and make pass/fail decisions.
• Document results and ensure compliance with DVSA and CAA regulations.

Skills

Workshop experience in the motor trade

Team player

Comfortable with diagnostic technology

Education

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair & Technology

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Why MAG?

Manchester Airport, part of MAG, connects over 30 million passengers annually to more than 200 destinations. As the UK's third-largest airport and among Europe's top 20, it supports over 19,000 jobs and generates approximately £7.75bn for the region.

Sustainability is a core value at MAG, guiding our efforts in environmental protection and community support through initiatives like decarbonisation, education, skills development, and volunteering.

We believe that creating a first-class journey for our customers starts with a first-class career journey for our colleagues. We are committed to fostering inclusive environments where our people can thrive. Benefits include:

• Flexible pension plan (up to 10% contribution)
• Free parking
• Subsidised public transport
• Various company discounts
• Two volunteering days per year
• 24/7 VirtualGP service
• Care Concierge service

The role

As part of our Motor Transport Team, you will conduct Civil Aviation Authority CAP 642 Safety Inspections on light and heavy vehicles and ground support equipment, following DVSA MOT standards. You will perform 7-8 inspections daily, making pass/fail decisions, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with DVSA and CAA regulations.

What will make you successful in the role?

The ideal candidate will have workshop experience in the motor trade, with an NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or a BTEC National Certificate in Vehicle Repair & Technology. Experience with servicing tools and equipment on light or heavy vehicles or ground support equipment is required. Further training can be provided to cover all asset types. A full UK driving license is essential; HGV, PCV, or Fork Lift Truck licenses are advantageous. You should be a team player, comfortable with diagnostic technology, and capable of completing relevant documentation.