Field Service Engineer – Aviation Ground Support (London)

Rubicon Recruitment Group; Slough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Uniform provided

Company phone & tablet

Ongoing training

Work independence

Job summary

Rubicon Recruitment Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer to travel to London-area airports and maintain aircraft ground support equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults, perform planned maintenance, and report on a tablet.

The role requires strong field-service experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to pass airport vetting. You will join a team that values autonomy, safety, and ongoing technical development.

Qualifications

• Strong background in field service, mechanical or hydraulic maintenance and repair.
• Confident fault finding and diagnostics on mechanical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience working on site at customer premises.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to pass airport vetting, 5-year history with references.
• Aviation ground support equipment experience; LOLER or NVQ Level 3 advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance on aircraft ground support equipment at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults on site.
• Inspect, service and repair hydraulic equipment such as aircraft jacks and tripods.
• Complete accurate service reports on a tablet.
• Ensure all work meets UK safety regulations and industry standards.
• Provide a professional on-site customer service.

Skills

Field service

Mechanical maintenance

Hydraulic maintenance

Fault diagnosis

On-site experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rubicon Recruitment Group is seeking a Field Service Engineer to travel to London-area airports and maintain aircraft ground support equipment. You will diagnose and repair mechanical and hydraulic faults, perform planned maintenance, and report on a tablet.

The role requires strong field-service experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to pass airport vetting. You will join a team that values autonomy, safety, and ongoing technical development.