HGV Technician

CDM Recruitment; Paisley; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Life Assurance

Private Medical Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Competitive salary

Job summary

CDM Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced GSE/HGV Technician in Glasgow to join a busy workshop team. The role covers repair, maintenance and inspection of Ground Support Equipment and related vehicles in a aviation support environment.

You will service and repair GSE/LGV/HGV vehicles, fault-find, complete inspections and documentation, and participate in an on-call rota. Level 3 Motor Mechanics (LGV) and LGV Class 3 licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification (LGV) required.
• LGV/HGV Class 3 licence required.
• Experience with GSE, LGV or HGV maintenance preferred.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills valued.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance on GSE, LGV and HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.
• Accurately complete job cards and maintenance documentation.
• Identify additional work and parts requirements and communicate with Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to required quality standards.
• Work independently both indoors and outdoors when required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours/on-call rota.

Skills

GSE/HGV maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety

Education

Level 3 LGV/Motor Mechanics

Job description

GSE/HGV Technician - Glasgow (£39,000 rising to £41,440 after probabtion)

CDM Recruitment are managing the recruitment process for an established organisation within the aviation and ground support equipment sector. We are looking for an experienced GSE/HGV Technician to join a busy workshop team in Glasgow.

This is a hands‑on role responsible for the repair, maintenance and inspection of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and associated vehicles.

The Role

• Carry out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance on GSE, LGV and HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.
• Accurately complete job cards and maintenance documentation.
• Identify additional work and parts requirements and communicate these to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to required quality standards.
• Work independently both indoors and outdoors when required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours/on-call rota.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, working either:

• 06:00-14:30
• 08:00-16:30

Plus an on‑call rota of approximately 1 week in 4, including weekend cover.

About You

• Proven experience in vehicle maintenance, ideally within GSE, LGV or HGV environments.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification (LGV) - essential.
• LGV/HGV Class 3 licence - essential.
• Electrical and hydraulic experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health & safety within a workshop environment.
• Reliable, self‑motivated and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a great opportunity to join an established engineering team and develop your technical skills within a specialist aviation support environment.

Please note: Candidates must hold a Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification to be considered. Please include copies of relevant certifications with your application