Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Aviation & Fuel Infrastructure
MASHCo (Manchester Airport Storage & Hydrant Company) operates the aviation fuel farm at Manchester Airport, delivering fuel reliably and safely to one of the UK's busiest airports. We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team - a technically demanding, safety-critical role, combining hands-on mechanical maintenance with planning, coordination and technical reporting,in a highly regulated environment, and an opportunity to build real depth in fuel farm and hydrant systems, carry genuine responsibility from day one, and be part of a team that takes genuine pride in what it does.
Location: Manchester Airport, on-site
Salary: £50,677 to £53,658 depending on experience, rising to £59,620 on successful completion of training and assessment as fully competent in role
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with some planned overtime and nights as required, averaging once every 2 months.
Contract: Permanent
What you'll be doing
* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive fault-finding across fuel farm plant, hydrant systems, valves, pumps, and associated infrastructure.
* Acting as an authorised person within the Permit to Work and Control of Work processes - preparing, issuing, monitoring, and closing out permits.
* Coordinating third-party contractors on site: verifying completed works, reviewing documentation, and escalating quality or programme issues where needed.
* Preparing and reviewing risk assessments and method statements, maintaining accurate service records, and producing technical reports for management.
* Contributing to safety audits, compliance with JIG standards and COMAH requirements, and ongoing site improvement.
* Recording maintenance activities, defects and repairs within CMMS, planning any rectifications in a timely manner in liaison with the maintenance team.
* Providing regular updates to the Maintenance Manager on maintenance progress, equipment condition, outstanding defects and operational risks.
What you need to bring
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) with at least five years of hands-on post-apprenticeship maintenance experience.
* Practical background in an industrial, safety-critical, or regulated environment - aviation, fuel, petrochemical, utilities, or similar.
* Experience working within a formal Control of Work system and preparing or reviewing RAMS.
* Confident IT skills, experience using a CMMS, and the ability to produce clear written documentation.
* Full driving licence and eligibility for an airside pass (five-year checkable employment history and basic DBS).
Why you'll love this job
* A salary sacrifice pension with up to 10% employer contribution, 25 days holiday rising to 28 with service, and fully funded specialist qualifications including COMPEX and MJI - with the study time to complete them.
* A technically rich, regulated environment where your skills genuinely matter and no two days are the same.
* A close-knit, experienced team with high professional standards and a safety-first culture they are proud of.
If you have the hands-on mechanical maintenance background and the appetite for a technically demanding role in a genuinely distinctive setting, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and a member of the MASHCo team will be in touch promptly.
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