Service Technician - Aerospace & Transportation, Gatwick

Liebherr Great Britain; Crawley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Training and personal development

Secure and progressive work環境

Opportunity to work with industry‑lead

Liebherr brand prestige

Job summary

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd. is seeking a Service Technician to perform hands-on service, repair, overhaul, and test activities on HVAC systems and related components at Gatwick.

You will ensure work is completed right-first-time, within agreed turnaround times, and in line with Liebherr’s standards. Key duties include fault diagnosis, workshop execution, testing, and adherence to safety, quality, and 5S practices while supporting continuous improvement and training of team members.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a service, repair, overhaul, or engineering environment.
• Hands-on fault finding and repair experience.
• Strong practical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to follow procedures and technical documentation.
• High attention to detail and quality.
• Willingness to attend training as required.
• Commitment to maintaining professional and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Carry out evaluation, repair, overhaul, modification, and test activities on HVAC units, controllers, and associated equipment.
• Diagnose faults, identify root cause, and propose corrective actions.
• Ensure work meets required quality and technical standards.
• Record labour, materials, and work status; support productivity targets.
• Conduct functional testing and final inspection; ensure units are ready for despatch.
• Work in compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues; participate in continuous improvement.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair experience

Diagnostics

Attention to detail

Procedures

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Service Technician - Aerospace & Transportation, Gatwick Gatwick

The Service Technician contributes to the success of Liebherr Great Britain Ltd by carrying out hands-on service, repair, overhaul, and test activities on HVAC systems and associated components in line with defined processes, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The role is responsible for the effective execution of shop floor activities, ensuring work is completed right-first time, within agreed turnaround times, and in accordance with Liebherr’s technical, quality, and HSE standards.

The Service Technician operates within the Company’s key result areas: Business Performance, Customer Focus, People and Teamwork, and ensures full compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety Policy, Environmental Policy, and Quality System.

The Role

Service, Repair & Overhaul Activities

• Carry out evaluation, repair, overhaul, modification, and test activities on HVAC units, controllers, and associated equipment in line with work instructions, manuals, and engineering documentation.
• Diagnose faults effectively, identifying root cause and proposing corrective actions where appropriate.
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality and technical standards.

Workshop Execution & Productivity

• Complete assigned tasks in line with daily and weekly production plans agreed with the Shopfloor Operations Lead.
• Accurately record labour, materials, and work status within operational systems.
• Support achievement of turnaround time, productivity, and quality targets.

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Conduct functional testing and final inspection activities in accordance with defined test procedures.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure units are fit for release and meet all acceptance criteria prior to despatch.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Work in full compliance with Liebherr Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment (5S principles).
• Proactively report hazards, near misses, and safety concerns.

Continuous Improvement & Teamwork

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to workshop efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Share technical knowledge and support less experienced colleagues where required.
• Act as a positive ambassador for Liebherr behaviours, professionalism, and standards.

Training & Development

• Maintain and develop technical competence through training, coaching, and on-the-job learning.

Operational Support Activities

• Support the Shopfloor Operations Lead with operational and logistical tasks that enable effective shopfloor activity, as required.

This May Include Support With

• Asset management and control of tools, test equipment, and workshop assets
• Stock control activities, including material identification, segregation, and basic inventory checks
• Goods inwards and goods outwards activities, including receipt, preparation, and dispatch of units and materials
• Maintaining accurate records relating to assets, stock movements, and workshop logistics

Your Profile

The Successful Candidate Will Require The Following

• Experience working in a service, repair, overhaul, or engineering environment
• Hands-on fault finding and repair experience
• Strong practical and diagnostic skills
• Ability to follow procedures and technical documentation
• High attention to detail and quality
• Willingness to attend training as required
• Commitment to maintaining professional and technical knowledge

Desirable

• HVAC, electrical, or controls-specific qualifications
• Rail, transportation, or regulated industry experience
• Experience with HVAC systems, controllers, or power electronics
• Familiarity with digital job cards / ERP systems
• Ability to travel within the UK and Europe as required to support business needs

Our Offer

What we are offering

• The opportunity to work with the industry-leading manufacturer.
• Secure and progressive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Training and personal development

One Passion. Many Opportunities.

Job ID 84026

Division Liebherr International Company

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd.

Area of employment Engineering

Country United Kingdom

Entry level Professionals

Type of contract full time

The company

Liebherr-Great Britain Ltd. belongs to the Liebherr Group of Companies and is responsible for sales- and servicing of Liebherr's products throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Location

Unit 3, Runway Park, Lowfield Heath, Crawley

RH11 0PQ Gatwick

United Kingdom

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