Vehicle Mechanic- STN

TieTalent; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service equipment company is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their team at Stansted Airport. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing various aircraft service equipment and must have relevant mechanical expertise. The role offers a competitive salary between £40,000 and £42,000, along with benefits such as healthcare and pension contributions. Candidates must possess a City and Guilds certification and relevant experience in vehicle mechanics.

Benefits

6% employer pension contribution

3x salary life assurance

Health care

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Qualified technician with experience in maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Ability to effectively repair and maintain on-site equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair aircraft service equipment like towing tractors and baggage elevators.
• Offer mechanical expertise to ensure equipment functionality.

Skills

Experience working on light vehicles, HGVs, or plant vehicles

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

City and Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent

Job description

About

Vehicle Technician

£40,000-£42,000

Stansted Airport

Are you looking for a new and rewarding technical challenge? If you have experience in maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, plant equipment, or HGVs, you are the expert we are looking for!

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified technician to join our team at Stansted Airport. Our client is a market leader in Ground Service Equipment repair and maintenance.

Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic - The Role

This is a varied workshop and airside based position where you will play a crucial role in the company's success by offering your mechanical expertise to diagnose and repair aircraft service equipment, such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators, and various specialist vehicles. The ideal candidate will be mechanically skilled and a good problem solver, capable of effectively repairing and maintaining on-site equipment.

Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic - The Person

• Experience working on light vehicles, HGVs, or plant vehicles
• City and Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent (essential)

You Will Need To

• Demonstrate your Right To Work in the UK
• Obtain an airside pass, which requires passing a criminal record check and 5-year history verification
• Hold a valid UK driving licence
• Provide certifications for all qualifications

Working Hours

• Week 1: Monday - Friday
• Week 2: Tuesday - Friday
• Overtime is available weekly but not guaranteed. On-call rota (1 in 6) must be worked, paid at £10/night, with a minimum of 4 hours paid at x1.5 per call out.

What Is On Offer

• Starting salary of £40,000 - £42,000, increasing after probation
• 40 hours/week
• 6% employer pension contribution
• 3x salary life assurance
• Health care
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

If successful, you will initially start at Luton until your airport pass is obtained.

If you are an experienced Level 3 Vehicle Technician seeking a company that rewards hard work and offers ongoing development, please send your CV today.

Location: Stansted, England, United Kingdom

Languages: English