Fleet Engineer 4 on 4 off

Major Forces; Crawley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Fixed salary

Overtime pay

Training on airport vehicles

Supportive management

Skill broadening

Job summary

Major Forces at Gatwick Airport is seeking two Fleet Engineers for a busy airport fleet. One Day Shift and one Night Shift will join a close-knit engineering team in a modern workshop, maintaining and repairing a wide range of GSE and airport vehicles.

Ideal candidates have strong mechanical skills, a proactive problem-solving approach, and a willingness to learn. The role includes working with hydraulic systems, and you’ll be supported by an experienced team with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Engineers with strong mechanical skills and the right attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse fleet of airport vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to occasional breakdowns across the airport site.
• Work on Ground Support Equipment including aircraft tugs, baggage trolleys, electric vehicles, vans, HGVs, minibuses and airport buses.
• Operate in a modern workshop with hydraulic systems and specialist equipment.
• Obtain an Airport Airside Pass and pass security/background checks.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem solving

Right attitude

Job description

Location: Gatwick Airport

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days or Nights)

Vacancies: 2 Permanent Positions

We're looking for two skilled Fleet Engineers to join a close-knit engineering team maintaining one of the UK's busiest airport fleets. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a unique environment.

Available Positions

1 x Day Shift

1 x Night Shift

Shift Pattern

Days: 06:00 - 18:00

Nights: 18:00 - 06:00

The Role

Working from a modern workshop, you'll maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airport vehicles and equipment, while also responding to occasional breakdowns across the airport site.

You'll be working on:

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Aircraft tugs
• Baggage trolleys
• Electric vehicles
• Vans
• HGVs
• Minibuses
• Airport buses
• Specialist airport vehicles

This role offers far more variety than a traditional commercial workshop, with many vehicles incorporating hydraulic systems and specialist equipment.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in engineers with strong mechanical skills and, most importantly, the right attitude.

You'll ideally have experience working on:

• HGVs
• PSV or bus fleets
• Plant or agricultural equipment
• Military vehicles
• Ground Support Equipment
• Heavy mechanical or hydraulic systems

Engineers from military backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, especially those with experience maintaining hydraulic or specialist mechanical equipment.

What You'll Receive

• Permanent position with a stable employer
• Fixed competitive salary
• Paid overtime at time and a half
• Excellent training on specialist airport vehicles
• Supportive management and experienced engineering team
• Opportunity to broaden your technical skills across a highly varied fleet

The Team

You'll be joining a team of engineers who work closely together to keep airport operations running safely and efficiently. Previous airport experience isn't essential full support will be provided while you learn the fleet and operating environment.

The team values:

• Reliability
• Practical problem-solving
• Teamwork
• A willingness to learn
• Calmness under pressure

Security Requirements

As this is an airside role, successful applicants must be able to obtain an Airport Airside Pass, which includes:

• A five-year employment history
• No unexplained gaps in employment
• Standard airport security and background checks

Why Join?

This recruitment forms part of a long-term investment in strengthening the engineering team. You'll be joining a stable workshop with experienced leadership, excellent training and the opportunity to work on one of the most varied vehicle fleets in the UK.

If you're looking for a role that offers technical variety, long-term stability and the chance to develop specialist engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you