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Hours: 8.00am till 16.30pm Monday to Friday
Location: DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport
Grade: M
Department: Airside Ground Support
DHL is the most international company in the world with a global network in over 220 countries and territories across the globe, and a workforce exceeding 500,000 employees serving 2.8 million customers worldwide. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and diverse workforce, as demonstrated through our initiatives such as DHL4All.
As DHL continues to grow, we’ve an excellent variety of employee benefits available! These include:
- Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
- Annual bonus up to 5% (depending on company performance)
- Free onsite parking
- My DHL Rewards (discount, saving, cash back at over 3000 retailers)
- Pension Scheme with up to 6% company contribution
- DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
- Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
- Access to Occupational Health
- Enhanced Maternity pay (after 12 months)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- CIS Induction – a week’s all expenses paid induction to our Company Values!
- HealthyMinds – Employee Assistance Programme
Key responsibilities:
• Carry out weekly inspections and all repairs on Airside Ground Support Equipment and vehicles (Diesel, Electric), Hydraulic equipment.
• equipment, in accordance with maintenance schedules
• Report and rectify defects found on Airside Ground Support Equipment and vehicles (Diesel, Electric), Hydraulic equipment.
• Complete service records on Maintenance system
• Assist in the maintenance of Airside Ground Support Equipment and vehicles (Diesel, Electric), Hydraulic equipment with other team members
• Liaise effectively with colleagues with regards to maintenance requests
• Assist in the maintenance of the GSE elements of EMA Hub to keep all Vehicles functional at all times.
• Support in responding to call out queries and carry out repairs as required.
• Liaise effectively with Colleagues with regards to maintenance requests.
• Assist in ensuring the mechanical components of the EMA Hub are functional and installed within best practice, H&S and regulatory guide lines.
You will be working on machinery such as Tugs, Hi Loaders, Belt loaders and ground power units
You’ll bring to this role:
• Experience maintaining Airport Ground Support Equipment/Plant Equipment/Forklift Trucks/Electric vehicles
• Trained Mechanic to at least City and Guild 381/382/383 Essential
qualifications in Heavy vehicle/plant equipment maintenance or equivalent qualifications
• Knowledge of hydraulics and of vehicle electrics
• Welding and Fabricating
• Use of Oxy/Acetylene equipment
• DIY skills preferred.
• Full driving licence and FLT licence preferable.
• Skilled with use of all power tools associated with mechanical maintenance.
• H&S awareness.
Applications:To apply for the position, please submit your CV detailing your full and complete 5 year history including employment, education and any gaps of unemployment longer than 28 days. Please note, if you are an internal applicant you are required to let your manager/supervisor know that you are applying for a new position.
Closing date: 2nd January
Our recruitment process at DHL Aviation
From a candidate who has identified an exciting opportunity to join us and make a real difference, to becoming an established team member connecting people and improving lives, we want to ensure your journey is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We ask competency-based interview questions to keep our recruitment processes fair and consistent, so please be ready to share your experiences and achievements with us! We also understand recruitment is a two-way process, so we’d ask that you share any feedback and ask questions along the way to ensure we are the right fit for you.
Next steps:Once you have applied for a role, an email confirmation will be sent to you to let you know we have received your application. A member of our HR Recruitment team will then be in touch with the outcome of your application, which may include a short pre-screening conversation. If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process or for more information on our roles, please contact us viahguktalent@dhl.com
Please note:Due to the nature of our business we are regulated by the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority), therefore it is compulsory for all applicants to provide a full 5 year employment history. In addition to this, we are required to carry out a Criminal Record check.
