Contract Ground Support Equipment Mechanic – Aviation

ANT Recruitment Ltd; East Malling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation by recruiting an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining equipment that keeps airport operations moving safely and efficiently, in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

You will service, repair and fault-diagnose GSE and airport vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems and basic electrical work.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of ground support equipment (GSE) or similar fleet.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Proven experience with diesel engines and general mechanical repairs.
• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced aviation environment and within shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on ground support equipment and airport vehicles.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
• Service equipment such as baggage tractors, belt loaders, ground power units, air conditioning units and pushback tugs.
• Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled inspections and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards and maintain accurate service records.

Skills

Mechanical

Fault finding

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical diagnostics

Job description

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation by recruiting an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. The role focuses on maintaining equipment that keeps airport operations moving safely and efficiently, in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

You will service, repair and fault-diagnose GSE and airport vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems and basic electrical work.