- Full Time
- Manchester Airport, M90 1QX
- 15 February 2026
Website MAG
MAG owns and operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands Airports. Every day, we strive to improve customer journeys and connect people and goods with the world.
Summary
- Fabrication Technician
- Based at Manchester Airport
- Permanent position
- 38.4 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7:00-15:10)
Why MAG?
Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 30 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the third largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region.
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We’re committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities. Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities.
At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.
You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
- Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
- 2 volunteering days per year
- Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Care Concierge service
The role
In this role you will work as part of our friendly and supportive Motor Transport Team to inspect, service, repair and maintain Manchester Airports customers trailed and towable Ground Support Equipment (GSE), plant and fixed assets in line with Civil Aviation Authority Safety Inspection Standards and manufacturers specifications, and MAG policies and procedures.
You’ll also conduct certified coded and technical welding on the airports fleet and accurately complete all associated documentation including; job cards, service sheets, work orders and reports.
What will make you successful in the role?
- Workshop experience within the motor trade
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Welding and Fabrication
- Competence in MIG & TIG welding to BS EN ISO 4872 standards
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- HGV, PCV or Fork Lift Truck licence (advantageous)
- Strong team player with a proactive attitude
- Commitment to health and safety for yourself, colleagues and customers
- Confident using technology to complete required documentation
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.
To apply for this job please visit mag-careers.com.