Technician - Semi Skilled - Stansted Airport

Swissport International AG

Greater London

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

On-site parking

Uniform and PPE supplied

Sick pay

Job summary

Swissport International AG is seeking highly motivated technicians to service, repair, and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE). You will perform preventive maintenance, record inspection findings in the fleet management system, and respond to out-of-hours service requests where needed.

The role requires time-served technical competency (City & Guilds or equivalent), a minimum of 1 year post-apprentice experience, and a UK driving license.

Qualifications

Time served Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent.
Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience.
Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems.
Must have own tools.
Must be able to pass DBS security background checks.
Willingness to travel for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.
Car/HGV training up to level 2.
Basic knowledge of auto electricals.
Ability to use initiative.
Some role involves checking oils and waters to schedule.

Responsibilities

Service, repair and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE).
Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all GSE.
Upload inspection findings and job details into Swissport fleet management system.
May respond to out-of-hours service requests.

Skills

General mechanical ability

Diagnostics and fault finding

Team player

Willingness to learn

Safety inspections

Positive can-do attitude

Auto electrical knowledge

Initiative

Willingness to travel for training/ass

Education

City & Guilds time served technician

1 year post-apprentice experience

Tools

Own tools

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

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

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
Car/HGV training up to level 2
Basic knowledge of auto electricals
Ability to use initiative
Some of the role is just checking oils and waters to a schedule

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!