HGV/Skilled Technician - Ground Service Equipment

Swissport; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground support company in Manchester is seeking a skilled Ground Service Equipment Technician. The role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of airport ground support vehicles to ensure smooth operations. Ideal candidates will have strong diagnostic skills, a relevant technical qualification, and the flexibility to work in various conditions. Benefits include an employee assistance program and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Free Employee Assistance Program

Free on-site parking

Uniform and PPE provided

Industry-leading induction and training programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Time-served technician with at least 2 years of post-apprenticeship experience in GSE, HGV, plant, or similar heavy-duty equipment.
• Must possess strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Able to pass DBS security background checks with references required for 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of airport ground support vehicles and equipment.
• Performing scheduled inspections and urgent repairs.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

Skills

Fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Mechanical system understanding

Hydraulic system understanding

Electrical system understanding

Attention to detail

Flexibility to work in all weather conditions

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for aviation and ground support operations? Swissport is looking for an experienced and dedicated Ground Service Equipment (GSE) Technician to join our high-performing team. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of airport vehicles and equipment, ensuring our ground operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. We are seeking a Skilled GSE Technician who thrives on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a diverse fleet of Ground Service Equipment from aircraft tugs and belt loaders to de-icing rigs and high-tech hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining a wide range of airport ground support vehicles and equipment
• Performing scheduled inspections, preventive maintenance, and urgent repairs
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Uploading job details and inspection reports into our fleet management system
• Responding to out-of-hours service requests when required
• Supporting other Swissport stations with GSE needs when needed

Qualifications

• Time-served technician with City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum 2-year post-apprenticeship experience in GSE, HGV, plant, or similar heavy-duty equipment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Solid understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• A proactive, safety-first mindset and attention to detail
• Flexibility to work in all weather conditions
• Own tools required
• Welding experience is an advantage
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Able to pass DBS security background checks; references required for 5 years

Shifts

• 12-hour shifts, 4 on / 4 off for work-life balance
• Fixed shifts

Benefits

• Free Employee Assistance Program from day one
• Free on-site parking, uniform, and PPE
• Industry-leading induction and training programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Skills-based grading structure for career progression
• Supportive team culture