GSE Engineer

Holt-Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance (2x salary)

Enhanced parental leave policies

Increasing annual leave with service

On-site parking

Employee welfare scheme (vouchers &amp

Employee assistance programme (health,

Job summary

Holt Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading provider of aviation ground support equipment to recruit a GSE Engineer based at Heathrow. The role focuses on maintaining and repairing ground support equipment to ensure reliability and safety for airport operations.

You will service, maintain, and repair GSE, perform mechanical and electrical PPM, diagnose faults, complete records, and work with internal teams to meet operational requirements while complying with health and safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HGV maintenance or similar heavy equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to obtain a 5-year checkable work history for airside pass clearance.
• HGV Class 1 Licence (desirable)
• Pass CRC checks and GSAT training

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of GSE equipment.
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Ensuring paperwork and job records are completed to a high standard.
• Delivering a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders.
• Complying with all health & safety regulations.
• Liaising with internal teams and supporting operational requirements

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

HGV maintenance

Airside pass clearance

HGV Class 1 licence

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent engineering qualification

Job description

GSE Engineer – Heathrow

Location: Heathrow Airport

Salary: £47,047.50 + £3,500 Shift Allowance + £500 London Weighting

Shift: 4 on / 4 off (2pm – 2am)

Holt Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading provider of aviation ground support equipment, supporting major UK airports, to recruit a GSE Engineer based at Heathrow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established operation offering long‑term stability, strong earning potential, and excellent benefits.

The Role

As a GSE Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of ground support equipment, ensuring reliability and safety across airport operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of GSE equipment
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently
• Ensuring all paperwork and job records are completed to a high standard
• Delivering a high level of customer service to internal stakeholders
• Complying with all health & safety regulations
• Liaising with internal teams and supporting operational requirements

Requirements

• Proven experience in HGV maintenance or similar heavy equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
• Ability to obtain a 5-year checkable work history for airside pass clearance
• HGV Class 1 Licence (desirable)
• Relevant engineering qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• Ability to pass CRC checks and complete GSAT training

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance (2x salary)
• Enhanced parental leave policies
• Increasing annual leave with service
• On-site parkingEmployee welfare scheme (vouchers & rewards)
• Employee assistance programme (health, retail & gym discounts, counselling, Cycle2Work scheme)

Holt Recruitment – Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant. We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer.

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