Ground Support Equipment Mechanic Gatwick

ANT Recruitment Ltd; Lancing; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ANT Recruitment Ltd is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation with the appointment of an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic. You will maintain equipment that keeps ground operations moving safely and efficiently.

The role covers workshop repairs, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, and servicing of GSE like baggage tractors, belt loaders, GPUs, and pushback tugs within a fast-paced aviation environment supporting safe and reliable airport operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical roles within GSE or related fleets.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Full UK driving license and right to work in the United Kingdom.

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.

Skills

GSE experience

Fault diagnosis

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

ANT Recruitment is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation with the appointment of an experienced Ground Support Equipment Mechanic.

This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on mechanic who wants to move into a specialist airport environment, maintaining the equipment that keeps ground operations moving safely and efficiently.

The role would suit someone from a GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle background.

The Role

You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, servicing and fault diagnosis of specialist ground support equipment and airport vehicles. This will include a mix of workshop-based repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections and reactive breakdown support.

You will work on a varied fleet of equipment used within airport operations, including specialist vehicles, hydraulic systems, lifting equipment and ground support machinery.

Key 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.

Requirements:

• 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.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, safety-focused operational environment.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Attributes:

• Practical and hands-on with strong technical capability.
• Safety-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, adaptable and comfortable working within a shift-based environment.
• Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively to operational demands.
• Team-oriented with a proactive work ethic.

This opportunity offers the chance to work within a critical aviation engineering setting, maintaining a wide range of specialist ground support equipment while developing your skills in a stable and growing operation.