Maintenance Technician

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Alvest Equipment Services (AES) offers a comprehensive range of excellent services for ground handling equipment in the airport environment, including equipment rental, fleet management, maintenance services, refurbishment, sale of used equipment, and tailor‑made advice. AES is a global leader in ground support equipment with a strong focus on safety, quality, and innovation.

As part of our development we are looking for a Maintenance Technician for our workshop at Manchester Airport. The Ground Support Equipment Maintenance Technician will work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems for a variety of GSE—including tow tractors, belt loaders, pushback tractors, air start units, cargo loaders, deicers, hydraulic lifts, and more.

• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical discrepancies on GSE systems and subsystems.
• Inspect mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Disassemble components, inspect for quality factors, and reassemble to OEM specifications.
• Perform preventative maintenance and meticulously document all scheduled and unscheduled actions using computer‑based Maintenance Information Systems (MIS).
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce downtime.
• Strictly adhere to common aviation practices of tool control, FOD prevention, safety, and parts accountability.
• Ensure proper safety while operating equipment on-site, implementing and enforcing quality control and safety measures during repair and maintenance activities.
• Professional interaction and coordination with internal departments and external customers.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties, including cleaning work area, toolboxes, and company vehicle(s).
• Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities related to GSE maintenance.

• Minimum 1‑4 years of service repair experience in hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and industrial skills.
• Minimum 1‑2 years performing repair and maintenance on mobile heavy equipment and related components.
• Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Familiarity with the use of repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Additional skills such as automotive mechanical background or millwright experience preferred; GSE experience is a plus.

• 40 hours per week.
• 25 working days paid per year.
• On‑call duties (standby and call‑out): covering weekday evenings and weekends.

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