Multi-Skilled BFM Operative

Date: 13 Jan 2026

Location: Manchester Airport, GB

Company: MAG

Summary

 

  • BFM Multi-Skilled Joiner/Bench joiner Operative
  • Based at Manchester Airport
  • Permanent
  • 40 Hours per week (Monday – Friday)
  • £39,734.16 per annum

 

 

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

 

As our business is growing, and our passenger numbers are increasing we have a number of opportunities to join our Maintenance team at Manchester Airport, the role of a Multi Skilled Joiner is varied, duties will include but not limited to,

 

  • To proactively ensure that Manchester Airport`s building fabric facilities remain operational within specified safety, legislative, quality, environmental and performance standards and targets.
  • To ensure the airport buildings are maintained to a high standard providing an excellent service to customers and service partners across the site

 

Principle Accountabilities

 

  • Maximise personal capabilities to achieve minimum disruption and downtime in line with service level agreements and other performance standards. Ensuring that Airport Control Centre, Line Management, Customers and Service Partners are kept informed throughout.
  • Utilise MAG’s Maximo system to accurately record all activities for both planned and reactive tasks. Provide clear and concise feedback on the performance of MAG’s Maximo system
  • Responsibility for safeguarding of good engineering / building practices across site
  • Achieve and maintain competence and knowledge required of the job through a positive attitude in team working, training, reading publications such as trade journals, maintenance manuals and internal policies and procedures. Advise line managers where further training or information is necessary to meet the requirements of the job.
  • Highly motivated, can work as part of a team or work alone and is able to take on the training necessary to carry out the role
  • Any other duties contributing to the component need of the asset and engineering function

 

What will make you successful in the role?

 

  • NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a Joinery / Fire Door related discipline with a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  • Experience of Fire Door testing and Inspection
  • Experience of Fire Door Installation and Maintenance
  • Understanding of recent Fire Door Legislations
  • Working knowledge of building fabric maintenance systems.
  • Desirable but not essential, bench joinery experience
  • Installation and repair of all types of doors and door furniture
  • Glazing
  • Maintenance of modular ceiling systems
  • Ceramic tiling & grouting
  • Electronic door closures
  • Electrical fire-door floor spring closures

 

 

How do I apply?

 

Please submit your up to date CV to apply for this role.

Advert will close once sufficient applications have been received

 

 

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.