Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technician

Luton, Bedfordshire
AWD Online

Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technician who holds an LGV Motor Mechanics qualification with experience maintaining and repairing heavy duty vehicles and machines is required for a leading global aviation equipment provider based in Luton, Bedfordshire.

SALARY: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Luton, Bedfordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 4 on 4 off Shifts – 0500hrs to 1730hrs

PLEASE NOTE:Candidates MUST hold a full Driving Licence

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technicianwho holds an LGV Motor Mechanics qualification with experience maintaining and repairing heavy duty vehicles and machines.

Working as the Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technician you will service and repair equipment such as portable stairs, fuel and food trucks, towing tractors, aircraft tugs, man-lifts, forklifts, APU’s and company vehicles.

The suitable candidate will be mechanically skilled and a good problem solver in order to effectively maintain on site equipment. As the Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technician you will undertake repairs and maintenance for the company’s associated vehicles to the required standard.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

This is a varied position and as a Mechanical Engineer / Repair & Maintenance Technician you will play a crucial part in the success of the company. Your duties include:

• Provide expert mechanical knowledge in order to diagnose and repair equipment, such as:

• • Towing tractors
  • Aircraft tugs
  • Baggage elevators
  • A range of specialist and unique vehicles

• Accurately complete and hand in manual daily time sheet after each day of shift and report any faults found

• Provide support to other team members when required

• Adhere to corporate Health and Safety guidelines, ISO 9001 framework and guidelines on vehicle maintenance

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in maintenance of heavy vehicles

• Able to work as part of a team

• Ability to deal effectively with people at different levels

• Good team player, willing to listen and take new ideas on board

• Have a ‘can do’ attitude – good at making things work and get the job done

• Self-motivated with good organisational skills

• Professional, proactive approach

• Ability to quickly assess and resolve problems with a flexible and adaptable manner

• Motor Mechanics – LGV qualification (essential)

• LGV 2 (desirable)

• Forklift (desirable)

BENEFITS

• 20 days annual leave, (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

• 6% employer pension contribution

• 3x salary life assurance

• Healthcare cash plans

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The company can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or the right to work in the United Kingdom.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P10145

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