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AGL (Airfield Ground Lighting) Technician
Job Posted: 11 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
About The Role
Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.
Where will you be working?
Aviation- Our Aviation team works across a wide range of specialist civil, mechanical and electrical engineering works including major international airports, regional airports and RAF airfields.
Due to an increase of work across the UK, we are seeking an AGL Technician.
What will you be doing?
Install, maintain, and repair AGL systems including runway and taxiway lighting, approach lighting, PAPI/VASIs, signage, and associated systems.
Carry out fault diagnosis, electrical testing, and commissioning of AGL circuits in compliance with CAP 168, ICAO Annex 14, and other relevant standards.
Ensure strict adherence to airside safety procedures and airport operational requirements.
Read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and site plans.
Liaise with project managers, engineers, and airport operations teams to support efficient project delivery.
Complete and maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation (RAMS, permits, test results, etc.).
Assist with night shift or out-of-hours work as required to minimise operational disruption.
Travel and overnight stays required for work at multiple UK airport sites.What you’ll bring
NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or equivalent.
Experience working with airfield ground lighting systems.
Strong understanding of electrical safety, regulations, and standards.
Full UK driving licence.
CSCS or ECS card.
Willingness to work airside under strict operational conditions (full airside clearance will be arranged).
Willing to travel across the UK.
Desirable:
G39, 18th Edition, or similar electrical certifications.
Airport-specific experience (airside pass eligible).
AGL 1 and or 2 training.
Knowledge of AGL control systems and CCRs.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and airport layout plans.
Experience with loop detection systems or fibre networks (advantageous).What’s in it for you?
We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include;
Matched or contributory pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to Mental Health First Aiders
My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts
Life Assurance
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity or paternity leave
Reward and recognition scheme
Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a yearIn addition, this role offers;
Competitive basic salary
Healthcare cash plan
Pension scheme
Bonus
Payment uplifts
Paid holidays
Personal development training leading to Professional QualificationsAbout us
We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.
Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for lifeWhether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.
It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.
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