Quality Control Technician - GSE

Menzies Aviation; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services company in Edinburgh is seeking a Quality Control Technician. Responsibilities include inspecting vehicles, conducting quality control checks, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should be 18+, possess a high school diploma, and have strong interpersonal skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and safety-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily workflow and review completed work orders.
• Inspect and identify defective parts on vehicles.
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Strong interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Description

Responsible for directing daily workflow, reviewing completed work orders, and inspecting Mechanics work. Assists in instructing mechanics on work procedures. Inspecting and identifying defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems and preforms preventive maintenance and/or repairs.

Main accountabilities include

• Hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical reports and preventative maintenance of equipment at fuel storage facilities/systems
• Monitors storage tanks and related equipment to ensure that they are in good working order to prevent spills, releases, overfills and product contamination.
• Performs routine and periodic inspections in compliance with company, customer, government and industry standards
• Conducts all work in a safe fashion by adhering to all company, customer, industry, local, state and federal safe work policies/procedures
• Makes required log entries QC, maintenance and completes required documentation and performs data entry
• Maintain records relating to maintenance
• Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment
• Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles
• Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment
• Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures
• Determines the need and extent of repair work required based on operators reports and testing equipment
• Preforms preventive maintenance and/or repairs
• Performs maintenance calls on in service equipment
• Repairs and/or replaces parts on equipment during PMI
• Coordinates functions and schedule related to production, and PMI completion
• Communicates with the operation concerning equipment operation
• Maintains, orders and schedules tire replacement
• Reviews completed work orders
• Inspects and approves Mechanics work
• Assists in instructing mechanics on work procedures and assists in the training of mechanics
• Directs daily workflow
• Able to perform all duties performed by GSE mechanics
• Basic, advanced, and general troubleshooting
• Use and interpret diagnostic equipment
• Ensure that all vehicles can pass the appropriate safety inspections
• Welding and fabrication
• Cleans shop and work area
• Comply with the station’s attendance/tardiness standards
• Other duties as assigned

Safety, Security and Compliance

All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Fully versed in International Aviation Safety and Security standards and passionate about promoting them within the organization.
• Co-operate with their manager / supervisor to allow them to perform or comply with any legal requirements imposed on the company.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety, or welfare reasons.
• Inform their manager / supervisor of any work situation, equipment or activity that represents a serious or immediate danger to health and safety.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences to their manager / supervisor, who will then follow the procedures contained in this manual.
• Carry out work in accordance with information and training provided and any specific workplace health and safety rules or procedures.
• Fully understand the company health and safety policy.
• Attend training courses as may be arranged by the Company.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or twelve (12) months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
• Must pass all pre-employment testing including a physical, color vision test, audio test, and drug test
• Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
• Ability to perform basic math calculations
• Must be computer literate
• Handle fueling carts and fueling hoses which will require lifting and move up to 70lbs
• Work is done primarily outdoors; must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
• Must pass background check and obtain US Customs seal
• Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
• Prior experience preferred including possession of a Commercial Driver’s License or experience in the Oil and Gas Industry (preferred)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to build relationships

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision.

The individual must also be able to open and close large value on 16" product delivery pipelines quickly.Opening and closing these values involves twisting and pulling motion and sometimes considerable physical exertion.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exposure to outdoor environments, various inclement weather conditions, aviation related fumes and various noise levels. Acutely aware of safety related procedures.Position requires wearing safety-related equipment, i.e. goggles, gloves, boots, respirator, hearing protection, and back support as necessitated by a specific task.Position requires lifting, pulling, pushing, rotating, twisting, climbing of high tanks, squatting, kneeling, overhead arm movement.Must be able to occasionally handle weights up to and including 70 lbs.Exposure to related cleaning and chemical materials (review MSDS Reference Book) during routine and special cleaning assignments.This category, as stated, is not exclusive.