Engineer

ABM; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental health support and life event‑c

Get Fit programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work

Job summary

ABM at London Gatwick Airport is seeking a full-time vehicle technician to perform routine safety inspections, MOT preparations and service work to meet high standards. The role involves addressing driver defects, attending breakdowns and ensuring documentation is complete with a clean, safe workshop environment.

You will typically work a 42-hour week on a permanent contract, with NVQ 2 in mechanical commercial vehicles preferred and DVSA standards knowledge highly regarded.

Qualifications

• PCV/HGV licence desirable.
• Previous experience in vehicle maintenance.
• NVQ 2 in mechanical commercial vehicles and familiarity with DVSA standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine safety inspections, MOT preparations and services.
• Rectify drivers' defects on request and attend vehicle breakdowns as needed.
• Complete job cards and safety inspection sheets accurately before moving to next job.
• Keep workshop clean and comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

PCV/HGV licence desirable

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ 2 in mechanical commercial vehicles

Job description

Location: ABM London Gatwick Airport

Employment Type: Full-Time 42 hours per week, Permanent 4on - 4off

Salary: Competitive

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out routine safety inspections, MOT preparations, and services to a higher standard than DVSA minimum standards, rectifying defects identified during inspections.
• Rectify drivers' defects upon request.
• Attend promptly all vehicle breakdowns as requested by the Fleet/Engineering Manager or Supervisor.
• Correctly complete job cards, safety inspection sheets, and driver defect reports for each job before starting the next.
• Keep the workshop clean and tidy (clean as you go).
• Comply with company health & safety policies and procedures.
• Complete any other reasonable work-related requests, including travel.
• Work required shift patterns.

Qualifications

• PCV/HGV licence desirable.
• Previous experience.
• Relevant City & Guilds qualifications – NVQ 2 in mechanical commercial vehicles.
• Excellent diagnostic skills and familiarity with Department of Transport standards (DVSA).
• Team working and good communication skills.

Benefits

• 24/7 GP: You and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental health support and life event counselling.
• Get Fit programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access Perks at Work, an innovative employee app offering discounts, gift cards, cashback and exclusive offers.

New Staff Rail Discount Scheme

The new scheme provides a 25% discount for airport workers on travel within the Staff Travel Area, on journeys starting or ending at Gatwick Airport Station. Tickets can now be purchased online, via a dedicated website for airport staff.

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