Kirkwall - Motor Transport Engineer

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Job profile for Kirkwall
- Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

Kirkwall 22/11/2026 Kirkwall
- Motor Transport Engineer (fixed term)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £38,396 - £42,662 per annum Contractual hours 35 Basis Full time Job category/type Motor Transport Engineering Job reference REQ
000644 Attachments MT Engineer
- Job Desctiption
- Kirkwall
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We are seeking an experienced Motor Mechanical Engineer to undertake a variety of tasks, including providing technical support, such as maintenance and repair of the company’s Motor Transport (MT) fleet and specialist equipment.

This is a 12 month fixed term post.

You’ll need to have a recognised Motor Vehicle Apprenticeship or appropriate alternative with an additional 3-year trade experience. We will provide full training on our specialist equipment.

You’ll also be responsible for conducting calibration, test and certification of equipment such as hydraulic rescue equipment, Airport Fire Service Ladders. As well as undertaking the management and administration of the MT stores (spare parts and consumables), you will be expected to provide other “Multi skilled” services in support of Vehicle and equipment.

Key Information

• The salary for this role begins at £38,396 per annum, Increasing to £42,662 per annum after one-year Service
• 28.5 days annual leave per year, increasing to 33.5 after 5 years’ service.
• An entitlement of 8 public holidays each year which can be used alongside your annual leave entitlement.
• An attractive pension contribution scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff benefits programme

Closing Date for applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026

For any general queries about the role please contact Scott Milne –

For queries related to the application process please contact  .

We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.

In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, asdemonstratedin our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.

Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.