Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer - London Gatwick

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment platform is seeking an Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer at London Gatwick. The role involves maintaining and repairing essential ground support machinery in an exciting aviation engineering environment. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy vehicles and possess an NVQ Level 3 in motor mechanics. Benefits include a competitive salary, an annual bonus, and health discounts.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension

Health, retail, and gym discounts

On-site parking

Full airport training

Qualifications

• Experience in HGV, bus, plant, construction equipment, forklift, or GSE maintenance.
• Five years of checkable work history for Airside Pass clearance.
• Ability to complete CRC/GSAT checks.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Complete all paperwork and service records accurately.

Skills

HGV, bus, plant, construction equipment maintenance

Understanding of hydraulics, engines, drivetrains

Basic auto-electrics

Interpreting technical manuals

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in motor mechanics

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

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 - ideal for engineers with heavy vehicle, plant, or mechanical backgrounds.

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
• Operate across a range of equipment including tow tractors, belt loaders, baggage tractors, aircraft stairs, GPU, ASU, ACU, aircraft de-icers and other specialist airport maintenance equipment
• Support electric and hybrid GSE as the aviation industry moves toward sustainable operations

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

• Base salary £47,047.50 + £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
• Ideal for: HGV Technicians, Plant Fitters, or Ex-Forces Engineers seeking a long-term career in the aviation engineering sector