Kirkwall - Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Staff benefits programme

Leave entitlement

Job summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited in Kirkwall seeks an experienced Motor Transport Engineer on a fixed-term basis. You will maintain, repair and certify the MT fleet and related equipment, with training provided for specialist gear.

A recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship with at least three years’ trade experience is required, along with MT stores management and multi-skilled service delivery.

Qualifications

• Recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship or equivalent with 3 years of trade experience.
• Calibration, testing and certification of MT equipment.
• Experience with MT stores management and spare parts control.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of the MT fleet and equipment.
• Calibration, testing and certification of equipment.
• Manage MT stores and provide multi-skilled services for vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Motor vehicle maintenance

Calibration

Test & certification

Multi-skilled service

Education

Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship

Trade apprenticeship

Tools

Hydraulic rescue equipment

Airport Fire Service Ladders

Job description

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Job profile for Kirkwall - Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

Kirkwall - Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

location_on Kirkwall 22/11/2026 Kirkwall - Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

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Job details

Salary £38,396 - £42,662 per annum Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Motor Transport Engineering Job reference REQ000644 Attachments MT Engineer - Job Desctiption - Kirkwall - September 2026.pdf Competency Framework 2025.pdf Application guidance.pdf Recruitment Guidance for Candidates - Criminal Record Checks and PVG - June 2025.pdf Information for Candidates - HIAL.pdf

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Motor Mechanical Engineer to undertake a variety of tasks, including providing technical support, such as maintenance and repair of the company’s Motor Transport (MT) fleet and specialist equipment.

This is a 12 month fixed term post.

You’ll need to have a recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship or appropriate alternative with an additional 3-year trade experience. We will provide full training on our specialist equipment.

You’ll also be responsible for conducting calibration, test and certification of equipment such as hydraulic rescue equipment, Airport Fire Service Ladders. As well as undertaking the management and administration of the MT stores (spare parts and consumables), you will be expected to provide other “Multi skilled” services in support of Vehicle and equipment.

Key Information

• The salary for this role begins at £38,396 per annum, Increasing to £42,662 per annum after one-year Service
• 28.5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 33.5 after 5 years’ service.
• An entitlement of 8 public holidays each year which can be used alongside your annual leave entitlement.
• An attractive pension contribution scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff benefits programme

Closing Date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026

For any general queries about the role please contact Scott Milne – [e-mail]

For queries related to the application process please contact [e-mail] .

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, asdemonstratedin our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.