We have an exciting opportunity at Aberdeen Airport for an Engineering Technician to join our Engineering team.
This is a permanent, full-time role and will be based at Aberdeen Airport.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in our annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Benefit Platform

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The nature of the business requires a flexible working approach in this busy 7 day week all year round operation. This could include weekend, evening working and being available to deal with breakdowns and emergency works outside of normal working hours.
• In this role you will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality, reliable service to passengers, tenants and other internal/external customers, through effective and efficient maintenance of airport assets, minimising its down time and maximising assets life cycles. Tasks include:
• Planned and reactive maintenance on the all building fabric assets.
• Basic joinery, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Painting, decorating and other general fabric tasks.
• Minor civil works and repairs to airport infrastructure.
• To enable the delivery of a high quality, reliable service to passengers, tenants and other internal / external customers, through effective and efficient maintenance of airport assets. This includes completion of work in accordance with prevailing Aberdeen International Airport processes & contributing towards the continuous improvement of the maintenance service.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Will preferably be qualified to NVQ, City and Guilds standard in a broad based technical background.
• Relevant experience in a maintenance environment.
• Basic knowledge of electrical & plumbing (desirable).
• Full and assessed knowledge of any relevant National or company standards.
• Completion of relevant & related skills training.

• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance work on the all building fabric asset’s ensuring optimum serviceability which meets agreed service levels and provides a trouble free operational environment, applying the skills and knowledge required for the task. This includes inspecting assets which are not working as needed, assessing & reporting what work is required and undertaking that work.
• Basic Joinery, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs.
• Painting and decorating and other general fabric tasks.
• Minor civil works and repairs to airport infrastructure, including patching and over banding.
• Collaborate to undertake maintenance tasks outwith core skill, individually and supporting other members of the team.
• Use Computer Maintenance Management system. This includes receiving & closing down work orders and entering accurate data. Use maintenance system data to understand individual, team & asset performance.
• Complete all engineering and operating records forms, certificates, and pro-forma’s.
• Operate and promote working practices which ensure a safe working environment for self and others, contributing to the development of a safety culture, through participation in safety management system, and adhering to mandatory regulations & safety procedures.
• Engage proactively in any work associated with delivering performance improvements within the engineering environment.
• Communicate effectively with customers and maintenance team colleagues on the progress of completing work.
• Work with others, including colleagues or apprentices on a one to one basis to help them learn.
• Proactively upgrade skills to facilitate the maintenance and operation of new assets being delivered into service to ensure that they are maintained in a manner which keeps them performing at an appropriate level.
• Identify and prioritise opportunities for “productivity” performance improvement. Develop and deliver plans to achieve these improvements.
• Participate in task risk assessments and utilise them and method statements in the completion of all maintenance tasks ensuring that the work is undertaken safely and meets the required specification.
• Ensure work meets specification of work order.
• Helping other team members to learn, and share knowledge across the team.
• To participate and initiate in continuous improvement activities.
• To sustain team performance in the absence of the team leader, including permit skill sets.
• Work with others, including colleagues or trainees on a one to one basis to enable a broadening of the skill and knowledge base of the whole workforce to deliver the best possible customer service. Including a cross fertilisation of skills associated to particular airport specific and specialist equipment.