MechanicalMaintenanceTechnician/Engineer

Women's Engineering Society

Manchester

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Mechanical Maintenance Technician/Engineer

Starting Salary: £48000-£52000 per annum (depending on experience) increasing to £57,327 once fully trained and assessed as competent in role

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday with some requirement to work additional hours and nights as required by the Operation, both of which will be compensated by overtime/flexibility payments.

Why Join Us?

We offer a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days holiday rising to 28 days with service
Salary Sacrifice Company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution (subject to minimum salary sacrifice of 5%)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A supportive, safety-first culture with high operational standards
Work in a technically challenging and rewarding environment
Working with a great team who are proud to work for MASHCo, something that we value greatly

About us

MASHCo operates a vital aviation fuel farm delivering fuel for Manchester Airport. We are committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance, working in line with Joint Industry Group (JIG) standards to ensure reliable, uninterrupted fuel delivery for airport operations.

Our site maintenance team plays a crucial role in the daily operation of our facility, delivering key performance indicators (KPIs) through proactive maintenance, effective fault resolution, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

About the Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be instrumental in delivering our maintenance strategy, with a strong focus on safety, technical competence, and quality workmanship. You will be responsible for conducting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and mechanical repairs across a wide range of operational plant, systems, and equipment.

This role requires excellent communication and collaboration with team members, management, contractors, and airport stakeholders to ensure smooth and safe operations of both the fuel farm and hydrant systems.

Key Responsibilities

Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
Ensure compliance with JIG and other applicable standards
Carry out fault-finding and effective resolution of breakdowns
Maintain accurate service records and support KPI delivery
Management of third-party contractors
Collaboration with airport stakeholders, and on-site teams
Contribute to safety audits, inspections, and continuous site improvement
Participate in ongoing professional and technical development
Mechanical engineering qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
Experience in mechanical maintenance, preferably in a high-risk or regulated environment
Sound understanding of health & safety in operational environments
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
5 year checkable history & application for Basic DBS to meet with airside pass requirements
Full driving licence
HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering.
COMPEX Trained (EX-11 – Mechanical).
MJI10 & MJI19 qualification (Mechanical Joint Integrity).
SBT-01 or equivalent qualification (Small Bore Tubing).
Experience working in fuel, aviation, or COMAH-regulated sites
Familiarity with hydrant fuel systems, valves, pumps, and associated infrastructure
Knowledge of CMMS systems and fault-logging software

REF-222752

Job Ref: REF-222752

Start Date: 2025 08

Hours: Full Time

Location: England, United Kingdom

Working Terms: Permanent

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