HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services recruitment firm is seeking an experienced HGV Vehicle Mechanic to work at Heathrow Airport. This role involves servicing ground service equipment while ensuring high standards of maintenance and compliance with health and safety guidelines. Competitive salaries range from £46,730 to £50,547 dependent on the shift, with benefits including a company pension and employee discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Employee discount

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Desirable experience with Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
• Mechanical knowledge of HGV or Plant machinery.
• Must have a checkable history for airport access.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of GSE Equipment.
• Completing all paperwork to a high standard.
• Providing a best-in-class customer experience.
• Comply with health and safety legislation.
• Liaise with internal customers.

Skills

GSE experience

HGV mechanical knowledge

Ability to pass a basic criminal record check

5 year checkable history

Job description

Overview

HGV Vehicle Mechanic

Rare Chance to Work on Specialist Airport Equipment! Heathrow Airport

Salary: £46,730-£50,547

This is an exciting chance for an experienced Vehicle Mechanic to work hands-on with specialist Ground Service Equipment (GSE) at one of the UK's busiest airports.

Heathrow Airport

We are currently recruiting for three experienced HGV Mechanic/ HGV Technician to join a growing team at Heathrow Airport. Working as a mechanic, you will be responsible for the servicing of all ground equipment airside. Working on ground service equipment, including towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators, and other specialist vehicles. Using your mechanical expertise, you will diagnose faults and carry out repairs, ensuring the smooth operation of equipment on-site.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of GSE Equipment
• Complete all paperwork to a high standard
• Providing a best-in-class customer experience for our business customers
• Comply with H&S Legislation
• Liaise with internal customers
• Assist in carrying out all vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM (Planned and Preventative Maintenance) in line with set schedules

Package

• 1. Vehicle Technician Hours - 4 on 4 off 12hr day & night shifts, paying £50,547
• 2. Vehicle Technician working 4 on 4 off working days 06:00-18:00, paying £46,730
• 3. Night shift HGV Mechanic 4 on 4 off Night shift 18:00-06:00, paying £49,635

All offering enhanced overtime rates at time & a half

About you

• GSE experience (desirable)
• GSE or HGV or Plant mechanical knowledge
• 5 year checkable history in order to get an airside pass
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check

Benefits

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Why Apply?

This is a rare career opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment in a role that blends variety, challenge, and professional growth. You\'ll gain valuable experience few mechanics ever get — all while being part of a supportive, expert team.

Apply now and get your career on the runway