Technician Mechanical Engineer

Swissport International AG; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aviation services company is looking for a Ground Service Equipment Technician at Heathrow Airport. This full-time, permanent position involves servicing, repairing and maintaining all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE). Candidates should have City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications, a minimum of 1 year post-apprentice experience, and a full valid UK driving license. Enjoy benefits such as a pension, flexible schedule, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible schedule

On-site parking

Sick pay

Free uniform and PPE

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year post-apprentice experience required.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems essential.
• Must be able to pass DBS security background checks.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, and maintain Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
• Perform preventive maintenance and upload findings into the fleet management system.
• Respond to out of hours service requests when required.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Fault finding

Welding

Team player

Flexibility

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Overview

Ready for take off? Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation.

Heathrow Airport

Full-Time; Permanent

Schedule

4 on 4 off shift pattern covering hours between 05.00am to 21.00pm

Job Summary

We are looking for highly motivated individuals to service, repair and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE). You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all GSE and upload inspection findings and job details into Swissport's fleet management system and may be required to respond to out of hours service requests.

Responsibilities

What we are looking for:

• Time served Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience.
• Good general mechanical, diagnostics and fault finding ability
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and perform routine maintenance
• Enthusiastic, flexible team player with a positive, 'can do' attitude
• Welding preferred but not necessary
• Willingness to work in inclement weather.
• Must have own tools.
• Willingness to travel when necessary for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.
• Must be able to pass DBS security background checks

Why you will love working for Swissport:

• Swissport is the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services active across the globe.
• Our roles are permanent on either a full or part-time basis.
• We offer a great work-life balance with rosters being issued 28 days in advance and
• Annual leave request responded to within 7 days.
• From day one you'll receive free access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• You'll benefit from free car parking, uniform and PPE.
• We offer an industry leading induction and training programme.
• You'll have access to on-going learning and development opportunities.
• A skills-based grading structure, which offers career development and progression.
• Being part of a great team.
• Airport specific retail discounts.
• and much more!

Qualifications

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Overalls supplied and cleaned
• All PPE

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Licence/Certification

• Full valid UK driving license.