Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer - London Gatwick

Mane Contract Services; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation support firm in Gatwick is seeking an Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer to maintain ground support machinery critical for safe flight operations. The position offers a competitive salary of £47,047.50 plus shift allowance and additional benefits including a bonus scheme. Candidates should have experience in maintaining heavy vehicles or similar equipment, along with qualifications such as City & Guilds in motor mechanics.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Enhanced parental policies

Life assurance (2x salary)

Health, retail, and gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Five years of checkable work history for Airside Pass clearance.
• HGV Class 1 licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out preventative maintenance.
• Comply with health, safety, and airport security procedures.

Skills

Experience in HGV, bus, plant, construction equipment, forklift, or GSE maintenance

Solid understanding of hydraulics, engines, drivetrains, and basic auto-electrics

Ability to interpret technical manuals and engineering schematics

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in motor mechanics or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer - London Gatwick

Salary: £47,047.50 per annum + £4,000 shift allowance + £500 London weighting

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights - 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00)

Location: London Gatwick

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

What you'll do

Keep Gatwick's Ground Fleet Moving

• Join a dedicated airside engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing the vital vehicles and equipment that keep flights running safely and on schedule. This is a hands-on, varied role working across a diverse range of ground support machinery.

Equipment You Will Work On

• Tow tractors, belt loaders, baggage tractors, and aircraft stairs
• Ground power units (GPU), air start units (ASU), and air conditioning units (ACU)
• Aircraft de-icers and specialist airport maintenance equipment
• Electric and hybrid GSE as the aviation industry moves toward sustainable operations

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to the highest standard
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out preventative maintenance
• Complete all paperwork, service records, and job documentation accurately
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to minimise downtime and ensure operational safety
• Comply with health, safety, and airport security procedures at all times

What You'll Bring

• Experience in HGV, bus, plant, construction equipment, forklift, or GSE maintenance
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, engines, drivetrains, and basic auto-electrics
• Ability to interpret technical manuals and engineering schematics
• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in motor mechanics or equivalent qualification
• HGV Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential)
• Five years of checkable work history for Airside Pass clearance and ability to complete CRC/GSAT checks (training provided)

Benefits

• £47,047.50 base salary + £4,000 shift allowance + £500 London weighting
• Annual bonus scheme and contributory pension
• Enhanced parental policies and life assurance (2x salary)
• Annual leave increasing with service
• Health, retail, and gym discounts, plus Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site parking and full airport training provided