Contract GSE Mechanic — Aviation Equipment

ANT Recruitment Ltd; Lancing; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation by placing an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance and fault diagnosis to keep airside operations safe and efficient.

You'll work on a varied fleet of airport equipment, including hydraulic systems and specialty ground support vehicles, in a fast-paced environment that demands precision and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in mechanical roles within GSE, HGV, plant, or fleet maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Ability to work safely in fast-paced aviation environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on ground support equipment and specialist 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, pushback tugs, lifting equipment and airport support vehicles.
• Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled inspections and reactive breakdown repairs.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in line with safety, compliance and operational standards.
• Complete job cards, service records and maintenance documentation accurately.
• Work safely within a fast-paced aviation environment where equipment uptime is critical.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical repair

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Electrical diagnosis (basic)

Job description

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation by placing an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance and fault diagnosis to keep airside operations safe and efficient.

You'll work on a varied fleet of airport equipment, including hydraulic systems and specialty ground support vehicles, in a fast-paced environment that demands precision and safety.