Vehicle Technician Heathrow Airport

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

Job summary

A leading ground service equipment engineering company is seeking an experienced Vehicle Technician to join their team at Heathrow Airport. The role involves mechanical and electrical PPM, servicing, and repair of Commercial Vehicles and GSE Equipment. Candidates should have HGV mechanical experience and ideally be qualified at City & Guild Level 3. A valid UK driving licence is essential. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• City & Guild Level 3 ideally or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance.
• Provide certifications for all qualifications.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM.
• Servicing, maintenance, and repair of Commercial Vehicles.
• Repair vehicles as requested and complete job cards.

Skills

HGV mechanical experience

Ability to deal effectively with people

Team player

Education

City & Guild Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

Vehicle Technician at Heathrow Airport

GBP35,000- GBP38,500

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. They are expanding their team and are 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.
• 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, be 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.