Fleet Maintenance Manager

Date: 24 Sept 2026

Location: East Midlands Airport, GB

Company: MAG

Summary

Fleet Maintenance Manager

Full time Permanent – 40 hours per week

Based - East Midlands Airport

Why MAG?

Every year, East Midlands Airport connects over 4 million passengers with more than 80 destinations across Europe and is also the UK’s number one provider of pure freight services. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, East Midlands Airport supports over 6,000 jobs and generates around £300m each year for the region.

 

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 
  • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays 
  • Free parking 
  • Subsidised public transport 
  • Huge range of company discounts 
  • Free VirtualGP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
  • Care Concierge service  
  • Free Uniform

 

 

The role

.As Fleet Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance of operational vehicle fleet at East Midlands Airport, covering everything from snow removing equipment, ambulifts to cars.

You will lead a team of five, making sure maintenance, repairs, testing and servicing are planned and delivered safely and effectively. This includes assigning work to the right team members, ensuring health and safety requirements are followed, and making sure parts are sourced on time.

We are looking for someone who understands vehicle technology, fleet sustainability and the importance of a well-maintained fleet in keeping the airport running safely and reliably.

 

What will make you successful in the role?

To be considered for this role, you will need relevant experience, with as many of the skills listed below as possible. You must also be able to travel to East Midlands Airport daily and be open to occasional overtime.

An NVQ Level 3 in vehicle maintenance, or an equivalent qualification, is essential.• Experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience in leading a team essential.
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
• Internal Quality Systems Auditing or equivalent.
• Full clean UK Driving Licence.
• Class 1 or 2 HGV Licence would be an advantage.
• Ability to remain flexible to overtime demands and available for On – Call requirements
• Good communication skills both written and oral.
• Microsoft Office IT Literacy.

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.