Technician - Skilled

Swissport International AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation services provider at Manchester Airport is seeking a motivated Technician to maintain Ground Service Equipment. Responsibilities include servicing, preventive maintenance, and safety inspections. Candidates must possess a City & Guilds qualification, own tools, and a valid UK driving license. The role offers a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including flexible schedules and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Sick pay

Overalls supplied and cleaned

All PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections.
• Must have a full valid UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair and maintain Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on GSE.
• Upload inspection findings and job details into fleet management system.
• Respond to out of hours service requests.

Skills

General mechanical ability

Diagnostics and fault finding ability

Willingness to learn new skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Knowledge of hydraulic systems

Knowledge of electric systems

Safety inspections

Weld skills

Positive attitude

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Ready for take off?Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation.

Location: Manchester Airport

Salary: £43,972.50 per annum

Job Summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to service, repair and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE). You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all GSE and upload inspection findings and job details into Swissport’s fleet management system and may be required to respond to out of hours service requests.

Responsibilities

What we are looking for:

• Time served Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience.
• Good general mechanical, diagnostics and fault finding ability
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and perform routine maintenance
• Enthusiastic, flexible team player with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
• Welding preferred but not necessary
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Must have own tools.
• Willingness to travel when necessary for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.
• Must be able to pass DBS security background checks

Why you will love working for Swissport:

• Swissport is the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services active across the globe.
• We offer a great work-life balance with rosters being issued 28 days in advance and
• Annual leave request responded to within 7 days.
• From day one you’ll receive free access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• You'll benefit from free car parking, uniform and PPE.
• We offer an industry leading induction and training programme.
• You’ll have access to on-going learning and development opportunities.
• A skills-based grading structure, which offers career development and progression.
• Being part of a great team.
• and much more!

Qualifications

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Overalls supplied and cleaned
• All PPE

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
• Overtime

Licence/Certification:

• Full valid UK driving license.