Vehicle Technician Heathrow Airport

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Stanwell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ground service equipment company is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to work at Heathrow Airport. Key responsibilities include performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on vehicles and GSE equipment. Candidates should have HGV mechanical experience and relevant qualifications. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £38,500, with a Monday to Friday 40-hour week and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2 years minimum HGV / GSE maintenance experience or Forklift Engineering experience is required.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Be able to obtain an airside pass which requires a criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out all vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM in line with set schedules.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of Commercial Vehicles and GSE Equipment.
• Diagnose and inform the Workshop Supervisor of all work and parts required.

Skills

HGV mechanical experience

Team player

Ability to effectively communicate

Education

City & Guild Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician at Heathrow Airport

£35,000- £38,500

Monday to Friday 40-hour week + O/Time

Our client is a leading ground service equipment engineering company that specialises in mechanical services and fleet management at Heathrow Airport and due to expansion, they are looking to increase their team and looking for an experienced Vehicle Technician to work in their state-of-the-art workshop.

Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out all vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM (Planned and Preventative Maintenance) in line with set schedules.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of Commercial Vehicles and GSE Equipment
• Repair vehicles and plants as requested by the Workshop Supervisor
• Carry out inspections, brake & smoke tests and show defects to the Workshop Supervisor before commencing with any repairs or booking out any parts.
• Diagnose and inform the Workshop Supervisor of all work and parts required before commencing a job.
• Job card/inspection sheet must be completed correctly to current point of repair and handed to the Workshop Supervisor at the end of each day's shift.
• Update the Workshop Supervisor of any further work or parts required immediately.
• Present job cards at stores to enable parts to be supplied.
• Inform the Workshop Supervisor of any VOR parts immediately.
• Complete all paperwork to a high standard.
• Assist in carrying out all vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM (Planned and Preventative Maintenance) in line with set schedules.
• HGV mechanical experience.

Requirements

• City & Guild Level 3 ideally or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance; will consider Level 2
• Provide certifications for all qualifications.
• Be able to obtain an airside pass which will require you to undergo a criminal record check and 5-year history verification.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Ability to deal effectively with people at different levels, someone who is a good team player, willing to listen and take new ideas on board with a 'can do' attitude.
• 2 years minimum HGV / GSE maintenance experience or Forklift Engineering experience