HGV Motor Mechanic / Plant Mechanic

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced HGV Motor Mechanic to work at Gatwick Airport. This role offers the opportunity to service and repair a wide range of ground service equipment, ensuring efficient airport operations. Ideal candidates will have experience with GSE and strong mechanical systems knowledge. Enjoy a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a company pension and private medical insurance. Join a dynamic team and advance your career in a unique environment.

Benefits

Company pension

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM).
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Diagnostics

GSE mechanical experience

Job description

Job Description

HGV Motor Mechanic 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).

In this role, youll use 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.

HGV Motor Mechanic- Why This Role?
This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment a career path that offers variety, challenge, and professional development. Youll gain hands-on experience that is rare in the industry, all within a supportive and skilled team environment.

HGV Mechanic 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.

HGV Mechanic Working Hours:

• 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour day & night shifts up to £51,547.
• 4 on / 4 off, 6am6pm 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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