Mobile Plant Technician Aviation Fuel Systems

At World Fuel, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive. Mobile Plant Technician Aviation Fuel Operations Location: UK Wide (Mobile Role) Predominantly based at Birmingham Airport Company Vehicle Provided Join a Global Leader Supporting Critical Aviation Infrastructure We are seeking a motivated, safety-focused Mobile Plant Technician to support aviation fuel storage and distribution facilities across multiple airport locations throughout the UK. This is a mobile role requiring regular travel between sites to undertake planned maintenance, inspections, fault finding, compliance activities, and operational support on fuel storage and handling equipment. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity, reliability, and safety of critical aviation fuel infrastructure that supports airport operations nationwide. Working within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment, you will ensure equipment and systems remain compliant, operational, and fit for purpose while providing technical support to operational teams across the network.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on aviation fuel storage and distribution equipment.
• Inspect, test, and maintain pumps, motors, valves, pipelines, filtration systems, and associated plant equipment.
• Support the maintenance and testing of critical safety devices and control systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of fuel storage tanks, bunds, and associated infrastructure.
• Diagnose equipment faults and coordinate repairs where required.
• Support calibration and testing activities for operational and safety critical equipment.
• Complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation accurately and on time.
• Assist with integrity inspections and engineering improvement projects.
• Support contractors working on site and ensure compliance with company safety requirements.
• Participate in emergency response activities and provide technical support during operational incidents.
• Work closely with airport operational teams and site management to minimise disruption to fuel operations.
• Promote continuous improvement, excellent housekeeping standards, and engineering best practice across all locations.
• Participate in site inspections and audits.

No two days are the same. You'll have the opportunity to work across multiple airports and gain experience on a wide range of specialist equipment and systems.

• Strong fault finding and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and reporting skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Desirable Experience within aviation, fuel storage, oil & gas, petrochemical, logistics, or other regulated industrial environments.

• Knowledge of pumps, valves, filtration systems, pipelines, or transfer equipment.
• Electrical or instrumentation experience.
• Mechanical apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification.
• IOSH Working Safely, IOSH Managing Safely, or similar accreditation.
• Familiarity with safety critical systems and emergency shutdown equipment.

• Competitive Package
• Competitive salary
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Pension and benefits package
• Full PPE and specialized safety equipment provided
• Training & Development
• Structured onboarding and competency programmed
• Ongoing technical and safety training
• Exposure to specialist aviation fuel systems
• Opportunities to gain additional industry qualifications
• Career Growth
• Work with a respected global organization supporting major UK airports
• Develop expertise in a niche and highly valued sector
• Opportunities to progress into senior technical, operational, or management roles.

If you're looking for a role that combines travel, technical challenge, career development, and the opportunity to work within the fast paced aviation industry, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at:

We work in more than 150 locations worldwide and come from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds that offer an equally diverse range of skills. As a global leader in the fuel industry, World Fuel offers exceptional individuals the opportunity to become part of a truly successful international corporation. We are proud to be among the Fortune 100 companies.