GSE Technician - Heathrow Airport

The Recruitment Company; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime earnings

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

The Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced GSE Technician to join Heathrow Airport's engineering team. You will maintain and repair Ground Support Equipment essential to aircraft operations, including tow tractors, GPUs, air start units, and baggage handling gear.

You must have NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong fault-finding across diesel, hydraulics and electrical systems, a full UK driving licence, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety-critical

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance.
• Experience working on GSE, HGVs, plant equipment, or similar heavy machinery.
• Strong fault-finding ability across diesel engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical airport environment.
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or HGV licence advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of GSE (tow tractors, GPUs, air start/air conditioning units, baggage handling equipment).
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct PMIs and respond to breakdowns/call-outs across the airfield.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and repair activities.
• Ensure all work complies with HSE and aviation standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering/Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

GSE experience

Job description

About the job GSE Technician - Heathrow Airport

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced GSE Technician to join a high-performing engineering team at Heathrow Airport.

This role offers the chance to work in one of the UK's busiest and most dynamic airport environments, maintaining and repairing a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) essential to aircraft operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of GSE, including:
  • Aircraft tow tractors
  • Ground power units (GPU)
  • Air start and air conditioning units
  • Baggage and cargo handling equipment
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Conduct preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs)
• Respond to breakdowns and operational call-outs across the airfield
• Ensure all work is completed in line with HSE and aviation compliance standards
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair activities

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance
• Experience working on:
  • GSE, HGVs, plant equipment, or similar heavy machinery
• Strong fault-finding ability across:
  • Diesel engines
  • Hydraulics
  • Electrical systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical airport environment
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or HGV licence advantageous)

Shift Pattern

• Rotating shifts (early / late / nights depending on operation)
• Overtime opportunities available

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Shift allowance and overtime earnings
• Ongoing training and development','','одт