Hgv Mechanic

CDM Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation services provider at Edinburgh Airport is hiring an experienced HGV / GSE Technician to join their engineering team. The role involves inspection, maintenance, and repair of Heavy Goods Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment. Candidates should have a minimum Level 3 qualification in Motor Mechanics and relevant experience, particularly with HGVs, buses, or coaches. The position offers a secure, long-term opportunity with structured shifts and competitive remuneration.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Secure long-term opportunity

Structured shift pattern

On-call allowance

Qualifications

• Proven diagnostic skills necessary for troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Minimum qualification of Level 3 in Motor Mechanics or equivalent is required.
• Experience with HGVs, buses, or coaches will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct maintenance and repairs on Heavy Goods Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Diagnostic and fault-finding capability

Experience working on HGVs

Methodical approach

Safety-focused mindset

Education

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Motor Mechanics

Job description

We are supporting a long-standing aviation services client at Edinburgh Airport with the appointment of an experienced HGV / GSE Technician to join their established engineering team. This role offers long-term stability within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, servicing and repair of a varied fleet of Heavy Goods Vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The role requires a methodical, safety-focused engineer with a strong mechanical background and a consistent employment history.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on HGV and GSE fleet
• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults in a timely manner
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with company, regulatory and airside safety standards
• Accurately completing maintenance documentation and job records
• Supporting operational availability and minimising vehicle downtime
• Participating in an on-call rota following successful airside clearance

Working Hours

• 06:00 - 14:30 (2 weeks)
• 08:00 - 16:30 (2 weeks)

Shift times rotate between 06:00 - 14:30 and 08:00 - 16:30. On-call duties apply on a rota basis once airside access has been obtained.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent
• Experience working on HGVs, buses or coaches is highly desirable
• Applications from car mechanics will be considered where strong tenure and relevant experience can be demonstrated
• Proven diagnostic and fault-finding capability
• A stable employment history is essential
• Ability to successfully pass airside background and security checks

What's on Offer

• Competitive remuneration with progression
• Secure, long-term opportunity with a reputable aviation services provider
• Structured shift pattern and on-call allowance
• Opportunity to work within a specialist airside operational environment