Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mane Contract Services; Crawley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services provider seeks skilled engineers for servicing, diagnosing, and repairing airport ground support equipment. Candidates should ideally have heavy vehicle experience, strong light vehicle experience accepted, and good communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, shift allowance, and various employee benefits including a contributory pension scheme and annual bonus.

Benefits

Competitive salary package plus shift allowance

Annual bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Enhanced parental policies

Annual leave rising with service

Life assurance at 2× salary

On-site parking

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years checkable work history to obtain an airside pass.
• Ability to pass CRC checks and obtain GSAT certification through in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment to required standards.
• Execute mechanical and electrical PPM according to planned schedules.
• Complete all paperwork and job documentation accurately.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to maintain compliance with H&S standards.

Skills

Heavy vehicle experience

Strong light vehicle experience

Customer focused

Strong communication skills

Education

HGV Class 1 licence

City & Guilds in motor mechanics engineering

Job description

This role focuses on servicing, diagnosing, and repairing airport ground support equipment to ensure reliability and safety of operations. Engineers will work on both heavy and light vehicles, with a reference for heavy vehicle experience, while providing a high‑quality service in line with industry standards.

Location: London Gatwick

Employment type: Full time, permanent

Base salary: £47,047.50 per annum

London weighting: £500 per annum

Shift allowance: £4,000 per annum

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights – nights 18:00 to 06:00, days 06:00 to 18:00)

Reporting to: Site Supervisor or Service Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment to required standards
• Execute mechanical and electrical PPM according to planned schedules
• Complete all paperwork and job documentation accurately
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and maintain full compliance with H&S standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Heavy vehicle experience preferred (strong light vehicle experience will also be considered)
• 5 years checkable work history to obtain an airside pass
• HGV Class 1 licence (preferred)
• City & Guilds in motor mechanics engineering (or equivalent)
• Ability to pass CRC checks and obtain GSAT certification through in‑house training

Personal Attributes

• Quality and safety driven
• Customer focused with strong communication skills
• Flexible and comfortable working rotating day and night shifts on a 4 on 4 off pattern

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package plus shift allowance
• Annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced parental policies
• Annual leave rising with service
• Life assurance at 2× salary
• On‑site parking
• Employee benefits scheme, including retail, health, gym discounts, and Cycle2Work