Vehicle Mechanic

talentats.ai; London Borough of Hillingdon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Pension

Life assurance

Overtime

Job summary

Cobalt Ground Solutions at Heathrow is seeking a Vehicle Mechanic to join the busy GSE maintenance team. The role covers breakdowns, repairs, servicing and general maintenance, with a focus on safety and quality in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Applicants should have City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent, diesel/electric vehicle experience, and a valid UK driving licence. A DBS check and flexible shifts across seven days are expected.

Qualifications

• 5-year checkable employment/education history required.
• Full UK manual driving licence with at least 1 year experience and max 3 points.
• Willingness to undergo UK DBS and overseas checks when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Keep the GSE fleet operational and ready for service.
• Diagnose, repair and service ground support equipment.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a safe workshop.
• Work rotating shifts including early/late patterns; adaptability essential.

Skills

Diesel & electric vehicle experience

Diagnostics & repair skills

Workshop environment experience

Health and safety awareness

Full UK driving licence (1+ year)

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ or equivalent qualification

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.

Vehicle Mechanic Salary and Benefits:

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.

Job Title

Vehicle Mechanic

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Aerospace and Aviation, Travel, Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality

Location

Heathrow (Greater London, England), TW63XQ, UK