HGV Mechanic / Plant Mechanic – Heathrow Airport

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation maintenance firm is seeking experienced HGV Mechanics to join their team at Heathrow Airport. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining ground service equipment, diagnosing faults, and ensuring safety standards. The role offers a competitive salary, overtime, and excellent benefits including a pension and on-site parking, all in a dynamic airport environment.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with ground service equipment is a plus.
• Must be eligible for an airside pass – 5 years of checkable work history required.
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of GSE equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Completing all paperwork to a high standard.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with H&S standards.

Skills

Qualified HGV Mechanic / Technician

Problem-solving skills

Safety-conscious

Job description

HGV Mechanic / Plant Mechanic – Heathrow Airport

£46,730 – £50,547 + overtime + excellent benefits

4 on / 4 off – Days

Full-time, Permanent

Join the action at Heathrow Airport, one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs!

We’re on the lookout for two skilled and motivated HGV Mechanics / Technicians to become part of our dynamic airside maintenance team — keeping Heathrow moving behind the scenes

What You’ll Be Doing

As an HGV Mechanic / Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our fleet of ground service equipment (GSE) runs safely and efficiently.

You’ll work on everything from aircraft tugs, towing tractors, and baggage elevators to other specialist airport vehicles — no two days are ever the same.

Your duties will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing a variety of GSE equipment
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs
• Performing planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Completing all paperwork to a high standard
• Liaising with internal teams to keep operations running smoothly
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with H&S standards

What We Offer

• Competitive salary : £46,730 – £50,547 (depending on experience)
• Overtime paid at a time & a half
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern – enjoy a great work-life balance
• Company pension & employee discounts
• Free on-site parking
• Be part of an exciting airport environment with long-term stability and development opportunities

About You

• Qualified HGV Mechanic / Technician (or strong background in light vehicle or GSE maintenance)
• Experience working with ground service equipment is a plus
• Must be eligible for an airside pass – 5 years of checkable work history required
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check
• A proactive, safety‑conscious team player with great problem‑solving skills

Ready to take your mechanical skills to new heights?

Apply today and join the team that keeps Heathrow running smoothly every day!

Benefits

• Company pension
• On‑site parking

Work Location: In person