Maintenance Technician – Aircraft Refuelling Vehicles & Plant

CompanyMenzies Aviation

LocationLiverpool, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Occupation Type

Vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

To undertake a range of specialist duties, using specialist equipment and techniques, in accordance with appropriate regulations and standards to provide a safe and effective front-line service aligned to customers need.

What You Will Be Doing

To carry out mechanical repairs to various vehicles, plant and equipment ensuring. compliance with and in accordance with all current relevant codes of practice and legislation.
Install, repair or replace new, damaged or defective parts or sections of vehicles, plant and equipment.
Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the fault.
Prepare, present and accompany all HGV vehicles, other than exempt categories, for airport annual MOT inspections.

Carry out periodic safety inspections to all site refuelling vehicles to the required inspection standard.

Carry out fault diagnosis on complex hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.

To attend broken down or accident damaged vehicles and effect permanent or running repairs as required.

Operating in accordance with Airport, Health & Safety, HM Customs, Security, and JIG Standards and procedures.

To co-operate and fully participate in departmental and specialist training Programmes.

To carry out scheduled maintenance & servicing on tankers

Quality control checks on all fuelling vehicles.

Defect rectification on all fuelling vehicles.

To participate in the introduction and development of new systems and procedures, including those based on IT.

To maintain work areas in a safe and clean condition.

To complete associated paperwork to ensure that all statistics and legal information are produced, update dedicated workshop computer system as necessary.

Liaise with location Supervisors/Managers.

Ensuring all vehicles are serviced with diesel/gas oil and necessary lubricants.

Arranging and adhering to Loler regulations, Tank cleans, off spec fuel, procurement of parts

Recordkeeping of time spent, cost of parts, vehicle status reports, maintenance and waste disposal

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What We Are Looking For

Adherence to, and knowledge of HSE standards and procedures is essential.

Valid driving license with LGV C+E. (ADR + CPC are desirable).

Good team working skills.

Demonstrate high levels of awareness in relation to Health & Safety, Security and the Environment.

Must have a checkable five-year employment or educational history.

Must be able to obtain and maintain an airside security pass and airside driving permit

Previous oil or aviation experience preferred.

Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Ability to repair/maintain diesel refuelling vehicles.

Basic knowledge of principles of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems and the ability to maintain and repair them

Ability to prepare heavy goods vehicles to Airport test standards

Ability to organise own workload and provide instruction to co-workers.

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Basic keyboard skills.

Customer care skills in relation to communication with customers.

Detailed practical and working knowledge in the maintenance & repair of light and heavy goods vehicle

Education and Qualifications relevant and recognised training in the maintenance and repair of light and heavy goods vehicles

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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