Fleet Maintenance Engineer: 24/7 Ops, Safety & Compliance

Dnata; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on‑si

Free tea and coffee

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

In-house apprenticeship programme

Job summary

Dnata seeks a Fleet Maintenance Engineer to keep our Glasgow fleet safe, compliant and available for 24/7 catering operations. You will manage maintenance schedules, liaise with the on-site Operations team and perform minor repairs as needed.

You will oversee supplier performance, audits and cost controls while driving continuous improvement and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop environments with GSE/LGV/HGV/PSV/Plant.
• Clean driving licence (max 6 points).
• HGV/LGV/Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Level 3).
• IRTEC qualification; IOSH/NEBOSH trained is advantageous.
• Experience or knowledge of working in aviation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate maintenance schedules and compliance documentation.
• Maximise fleet availability by coordinating maintenance activities and VOR levels.
• Ensure MOT compliance and first-time pass targets.
• Provide engineering guidance to operations and resolve technical issues.
• Undertake minor repairs to minimise downtime and support operations.
• Oversee external maintenance providers and ensure SLAs are met.

Skills

GSE/LGV/HGV/PSV/Plant workshop exp

Clean driving licence (≤6 points)

Decision making

Communication skills

Aviation industry knowledge

Education

LGV/HGV/Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Level 3)

Job description

Dnata seeks a Fleet Maintenance Engineer to keep our Glasgow fleet safe, compliant and available for 24/7 catering operations. You will manage maintenance schedules, liaise with the on-site Operations team and perform minor repairs as needed.

You will oversee supplier performance, audits and cost controls while driving continuous improvement and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across all sites.