Vehicle Mechanic – Liverpool Airport

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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.

• Strong 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. xjnqpsq

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

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