HGV Motor Mechanic - Gatwick Airport

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced HGV Motor Mechanic to join their team at Gatwick Airport. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing specialist airport vehicles. The right candidate will have mechanical expertise and a solid understanding of mechanical systems. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including private medical insurance and a company pension.

Benefits

Company pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems and diagnostics.
• Able to obtain a 5-year checkable history for airside access.
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Complete documentation and records accurately.
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

GSE or HGV mechanical experience

Knowledge of mechanical systems and diagnostics

Job description

HGV Motor Mechanic / Plant Mechnic Gatwick Airport

Salary: £46,525-£51,547

Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are expanding our teams at Gatwick Airport and are seeking skilled HGV Technicians / Mechanics to work on a wide range of ground service equipment (GSE).

We have two positions – you will be using your mechanical expertise to service, maintain, and repair specialist airside vehicles such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators, and more, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.

Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment — a career path that offers variety, challenge, and professional development. You'll gain hands‑on experience that is rare in the industry, all within a supportive and skilled team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules.
• Complete all documentation and records accurately.
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure equipment availability.

Working Hours

1st Position – 4 on / 4 off, 12‑hour day & night shifts – up to £51,547.

2nd Position – 4 on / 4 off, 6am‑6pm shifts – £47,000.

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half.

About You

• Previous GSE or HGV mechanical experience is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems and diagnostics.
• Able to obtain a 5‑year checkable history for airside access.
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

Benefits

• Company pension and life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• On‑site parking and employee discounts.

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Work Location: On‑site at Gatwick Airport

Join a dynamic team and take your career to new heights working on specialist airport vehicles. Apply today to become part of our growing team.