Fleet Engineer

Major Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift pattern

Training and career progression

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Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking an experienced Fleet Engineer for the engineering team at London Gatwick Airport. You will maintain a diverse fleet of commercial and specialist airport vehicles across airside and landside environments.

You will service, maintain and repair a mixed fleet, ensuring safety, compliance and high availability for critical airport operations. The role offers varied tasks, diagnostics, servicing and breakdown responses with opportunities for training and progression.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills are essential.
• Good understanding of DVSA standards and vehicle compliance.
• Experience working on commercial vehicles, buses, coaches or specialist fleet.
• Proactive approach with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and DVSA inspections.
• Complete repairs efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Respond to vehicle breakdowns across the airport.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records accurately.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures and company policies.
• Work closely with the wider engineering team to keep the fleet operational.

Skills

HGV Technician

PSV Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Technician

Fleet Engineer

Heavy Vehicle Mechanic

REME Vehicle Mechanic

Plant or specialist vehicle maintenanc

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join a busy engineering team at one of the UK's busiest airports.

We're looking for an experienced Fleet Engineer to join our engineering team based at London Gatwick Airport, maintaining a diverse fleet of commercial and specialist airport vehicles operating across both airside and landside environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician, PSV Engineer, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Fleet Engineer or ex-REME Vehicle Mechanic looking for a varied role with excellent long-term career prospects.

No two days are the same. You'll be working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and available to support critical airport operations.

The Role

You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a mixed fleet of vehicles while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and workmanship.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and DVSA inspections
• Completing repairs efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime
• Responding to vehicle breakdowns across the airport when required
• Completing job cards and maintenance records accurately
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
• Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies
• Working closely with the wider engineering team to keep the fleet operational

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in:

• HGV Technician
• PSV Engineer
• Commercial Vehicle Technician
• Fleet Engineer
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
• REME Vehicle Mechanic
• Plant or specialist vehicle maintenance

You'll also ideally have:

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Good understanding of DVSA standards and vehicle compliance
• Experience working on commercial vehicles, buses, coaches or specialist fleet
• A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Desirable

• HGV or PCV Licence
• Experience working within a fast-paced fleet environment

Why Join Us?

• Work at one of the UK's busiest international airports
• Modern fleet and varied vehicle types
• Stable permanent employment
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern providing an excellent work-life balance
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Be part of a professional engineering team supporting critical airport operations