Contract GSE Mechanic - Aviation Ops

ANT Recruitment Ltd; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation with the appointment of an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. You will maintain a wide range of ground support equipment and airport vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and braking assemblies, in a fast-paced aviation setting.

The role suits hands-on mechanics with GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle backgrounds, who

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical role, ideally within GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
• Experience working with diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems and general mechanical repairs.
• Basic electrical diagnostic ability would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.
• Availability for contract work.

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

Mechanical experience

Fault finding

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Braking systems

Electrical diagnostics (basic)

Driving licence

Right to work in UK

Contract work

Job description

ANT Recruitment is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation with the appointment of an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic on a contract basis. You will maintain a wide range of ground support equipment and airport vehicles, including diesel engines, hydraulic systems and braking assemblies, in a fast-paced aviation setting.

The role suits hands-on mechanics with GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle backgrounds, who