GSE Technician - Stansted Airport

The Recruitment Company; Bentfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Long-term career progression

Job summary

The Recruitment Company is seeking an experienced GSE Technician to join the airside engineering team at Stansted Airport. You will maintain and repair a wide range of Ground Support Equipment critical to daily flight operations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, performing preventative maintenance, and responding to urgent repair requests on the airfield. A full UK driving licence is preferred for some roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance or equivalent.
• GSE, HGVs, plant or heavy vehicles experience.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or HGV beneficial but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on a variety of GSE including baggage handling equipment, tow tractors, ground power units and air conditioning units.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections and keep accurate service records.
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent repair requests on the airfield.
• Maintain accurate service and repair records.

Skills

GSE knowledge

Hydraulics

Diesel engines

Electrical systems

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

About the job GSE Technician - Stansted Airport

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced GSE Technician to join a busy airside engineering team at Stansted Airport.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced airport environment, maintaining and repairing a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) critical to daily flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a variety of GSE including:
  • Baggage handling equipment
  • Tow tractors
  • Ground power units
  • Air conditioning units
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections
• Ensure all work is completed in line with safety and compliance standards
• Respond to breakdowns and urgent repair requests on the airfield
• Maintain accurate service and repair records

What We're Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Vehicle Maintenance
• GSE, HGVs, plant, or heavy vehicles
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Hydraulics
  • Diesel engines
  • Electrical systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment
• Full UK driving licence (C1 or HGV beneficial but not essential)

Shift Pattern

• Rotating shifts (early / late)

What's on Offer

• Shift allowance and overtime opportunities
• Training and development within a specialist aviation environment
• Long-term career progression

Why Apply?

• Work at one of the UK's busiest airports
• Be part of a critical operation supporting daily flight movements
• Gain exposure to a wide range of specialist GSE equipment