HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus after probation

Free visitor parking

Job summary

Red Sky Personnel Ltd at Heathrow Airport is seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician to service, maintain and repair a range of commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used in the airport environment.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with a salary of £38,400 per year plus a £2,000 probation bonus. You will perform planned maintenance, diagnostics and repairs to high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in HGV, commercial vehicle, GSE or Forklift Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Airport airside pass eligibility required; airside pass involves criminal record check and five-year history verification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on vehicles and equipment.
• Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Undertake vehicle diagnostics, inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.
• Accurately complete job cards, maintenance records and inspection sheets.
• Liaise with Workshop Supervisor regarding repairs and replacement parts.
• Identify and report vehicle-off-road (VOR) parts requirements immediately.
• Ensure all work is completed to high safety, quality and compliance standards.
• Support the smooth running of the workshop and wider engineering operation.

Skills

Mechanical & diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Team player

Can-do attitude

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Location: Heathrow Airport (TW6)

Salary: £38,400 per annum (£18.50 per hour) + £2,000 bonus after probation

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician to join a busy and dynamic engineering team based at Heathrow Airport.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of a range of commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used within the airport environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual with a background in HGVs, commercial vehicles, plant, forklifts or similar equipment.

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician Salary & Benefits

• £38,400 per annum (£18.50 per hour).
• £2,000 bonus following successful completion of probation.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (40 hours per week).
• Additional earnings available for on-call duties and other extras.
• Free visitor parking available on site.
• Professional working environment.

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on vehicles and equipment.
• Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Undertake vehicle diagnostics, inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.
• Accurately complete job cards, maintenance records and inspection sheets.
• Liaise with the Workshop Supervisor regarding repairs and replacement parts.
• Identify and report vehicle-off-road (VOR) parts requirements immediately.
• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
• Support the smooth running of the workshop and wider engineering operation.

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in HGV, commercial vehicle, GSE or Forklift Engineering.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic experience, particularly with HGVs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• A proactive, reliable and team-focused approach with a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to successfully obtain an airport airside pass.

Please note: The airside pass application includes a criminal record check and verification of a full five-year employment/activity history.