GSE Mechanic: Aviation Ground Support Specialist

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

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.