Vehicle Mechanic

Cobalt Ground Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Cobalt Ground Solutions Ltd. at London Heathrow Airport is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to join the busy GSE maintenance team. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining ground service equipment, with full training provided and a rotating 7-day shift pattern.

Applicants should have City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent, plant or heavy goods vehicle training, and a UK driving licence. Starting salary is competitive with overtime and benefits. Heathrow location and outdoor work required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Plant or heavy goods vehicle training.
• LGV UK driving licence is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Keep the GSE fleet operational and ready for service.
• Deal with breakdowns and repairs.
• Carry out scheduled servicing and maintenance.
• Adhere to health and safety and safe working practices.

Skills

Diagnostics & repairs

Workshop experience

Diesel & electric vehicles

Hydraulics & welding

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification

Plant or heavy goods vehicle training

Job description

We are now looking for a Vehicle Mechanic to join our busy team at Heathrow Airport!

As part of our continued development, we are recruiting professional and enthusiastic individuals to join our busy and dynamic GSE vehicle maintenance team. This full-time position is available immediately.

Vehicle Mechanic Duties

Duties include being responsible for keeping the ground service equipment (GSE) fleet operational. The work involves dealing with breakdowns and repairs, also scheduled servicing and maintenance. Experienced candidates will be preferred. An awareness of health and safety and safe working practices is very important, although full training is provided.

Vehicle Mechanic Requirements

Successful applicants will be required to provide checkable and reliable references (education and/or employment) for the last 5 years, and will be required to provide references to cover any gaps in employment. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence (max 3 penalty points), have proof of the right to work in the UK, and will be required to complete a basic criminal record check (both UK and overseas). All positions work a rotating shift pattern across a 7-day working week, with a mix of early and late shifts, so flexibility is essential.

• City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification
• Plant or heavy goods vehicle training
• LGV UK driving licence an advantage
• Experience of both diesel and electric vehicles, hydraulics and welding
• Excellent diagnostic and repair skills
• Experience of a busy workshop

Applicants Must Meet All Of The Following Requirements

• A fully checkable 5-year employment and/or education history.
• A full UK manual driving licence with a minimum of 1 year’s driving experience with max of 3 points.
• Willingness to undergo a UK DBS (criminal record check) and, where applicable, an overseas criminal record check.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shift patterns (early and late shifts) across a 7-day operation on a 7 days on, 3 days off, 7 days on, 4 days off rota.
• Ability to commute to Heathrow Airport for early shifts commencing from 5:00am.
• Understanding that the role involves significant manual handling and working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Important Information – Documents Required

Due to the nature of this role and airport security requirements, applicants must provide the following documentation to be considered for interview:

• Proof of your right to work in the UK, such as a valid passport (original and copy required if shortlisted) and any relevant Home Office documentation where applicable (Right to work share code and Proof of Immigration Status).
• Your driving licence (original and copy required if shortlisted).
• Your DVLA Check Code, obtainable via the GOV.UK website.
• Proof of your National Insurance number, such as a payslip from the last 3 months or a P60 from the previous tax year.
• Your HMRC 5-Year Employment History Letter, obtainable through the HMRC website, HMRC App, or Self Assessment records if self-employed.

Starting salary of £51,957.91, plus the potential for an attendance bonus. We also offer competitive pension and life assurance benefits. Overtime is available.

About The Company

Cobalt Ground Solutions is a successful ground handler based at London Heathrow Airport and operating on behalf of many different airlines. We believe that our outstanding customer service and professionalism makes us the leading handling agent at Heathrow.