Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.
You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
6% company contribution pension
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Free parking
Subsidised public transport
Huge range of company discounts
The role
As a Fabrication Technician, your role will involve inspecting, servicing, repairing, and maintaining trailed and towable Ground Support Equipment, plant, and fixed assets for Manchester Airport customers. You will be required to adhere to Civil Aviation Authority Safety Inspection Standards, manufacturers' specifications, and all relevant policies and procedures. Additionally, you will be responsible for conducting certified coded welding on critical components to ensure that repairs meet regulatory safety standards, as well as performing technical welding repairs on Manchester Airport's internal fleet. You will also be required to accurately complete all necessary documentation, including Job Cards, Inspection and Service Sheets, Work Orders, and Reports for the Motor Transport Management.
What will make you successful in the role?
The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 Welding & Fabrication, MIG & TIG Welding to BS EN ISO standards, and a full UK Driving Licence. Experience in basic Mechanical repairs would be advantageous. Having a Forklift Truck Licence would also be an advantage, as well as IT Literacy and good communication skills. Must be a Team player with a great work ethic. The candidate should always ensure personal and others’ safety, follow the rules, instructions, and policies of the company, wear safety clothing, conduct only trained tasks, and report any hazards or irregularities.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.
As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.
You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com
Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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