Vehicle Mechanic – Liverpool Airport

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized airport services provider in Liverpool seeks a Vehicle Mechanic for crucial vehicle maintenance at Liverpool Airport. This role involves servicing various essential airport vehicles, conducting diagnostics across multiple systems, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair, experience with Ground Service Equipment, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary, annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional benefits including healthcare and free parking.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Group Personal Pension Scheme (matched up to 6%)

Life Assurance (4× salary)

Medicash Healthcare Plan

Free on-site parking

Access to Tusker EV car benefit scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with Ground Service Equipment, HGVs, or Plant machinery.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Basic IT proficiency for updating maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair airport vehicles including buses and firefighting appliances.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs across various systems.
• Manage vehicle compliance including inspection and maintenance records.

Skills

Mechanical systems understanding

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Task prioritization

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Tools

Ground Service Equipment (GSE)

HGVs

Plant machinery

Job description

Vehicle Mechanic – Liverpool Airport

£36,295

Monday to Friday 08 : 00-16 : 00

A fantastic opportunity is available for a Vehicle Mechanic to join the team at Liverpool Airport, carrying out planned, preventative, and reactive maintenance on a wide range of specialist airport vehicles and mechanical systems. This role suits a technically skilled mechanic who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a fast-paced operational environment.

You will help maintain the safety, reliability, and efficiency of essential airport equipment including buses, firefighting appliances, snow clearing machinery, de-icing equipment, and other airside operational vehicles.

Vehicle Mechanic Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair airport vehicles including buses, firefighting appliances, tractors, and operational support equipment.
• Carry out diagnostics and repairs across electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Support winter operations by maintaining snow clearing and de-icing equipment.
• Perform fabrication repairs on barriers, fences, and various airport mechanical structures.
• Manage vehicle compliance including MOT preparation, inspections, tax, and maintenance records.
• Liaise with external contractors to maintain high safety and quality standards.
• Record all maintenance activity using the airport’s electronic maintenance system.
• Support standby generators with re-fuelling, battery changes, and mechanical fault-finding.
• Provide 24 / 7 maintenance cover as part of an on-call rota.
• Respond promptly to system failures, completing diagnostics to minimise downtime and disruption.
• Assist other airport departments by utilising your specialist mechanical skills.

Vehicle MechanicWhat’s on Offer

• Salary : £36295
• Hours : Monday–Friday (08 : 00am–16 : 00) + on-call rota
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension Scheme (matched up to 6%)
• Life Assurance (4× salary)
• Medicash Healthcare Plan
• Free on-site parking
• Access to Tusker EV car benefit scheme

Vehicle MechanicEssential Qualifications & Experience

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
• Experience working with Ground Service Equipment (GSE), HGVs, or Plant machinery.
• Light Vehicle Mechanics will also be considered with relevant transferable skills.
• understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience preparing vehicles for MOT testing.
• Basic IT proficiency for updating maintenance systems.

Vehicle Mechanic Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working at heights and in varying weather conditions.

Additional Expectations

This role involves working in a sensitive airside environment where safety, security, and regulatory compliance are essential. You will be expected to follow all health, safety, environmental, and airport security procedures to support a safe and reliable operation