Maintenance Vehicle Technician/Skilled Technician -Dublin Airport

Swissport International AG; Dublin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Free car parking

Uniform

PPE

Job summary

Swissport International AG at Dublin Airport is seeking a GSE/HGV Technician to service, repair and maintain ground service equipment and heavy goods vehicles. You will log inspections in the fleet system and respond to on-call requests, with an on-call pattern every 3rd week and standby pay.

Applicants should have City & Guilds or equivalent, strong mechanical and diagnostic skills, a full EU driving license, and be willing to travel for training.

Qualifications

• Certified Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Ideal for HGV or Plant technicians.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, and fault-finding skills.
• Eagerness to learn new skills and technologies.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electric systems.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and routine maintenance.
• Enthusiastic, flexible team player with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.
• Welding skills (preferred but not essential).
• Willingness to travel for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.
• Ability to pass DBS security background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on various GSE and HGVs.
• Record inspection findings and job details in Swissport’s fleet management system.
• Respond to out-of-hours service requests when needed.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Safety inspections

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Team player

Own tools

Welding skills

Willingness to travel

DBS checks

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a GSE/HGV Technician at Dublin Airport!

Location: Dublin Airport

Salary: Up to €58,000 per annum, (depending upon experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role:

Are you passionate about servicing, repairing, and maintaining Ground Service Equipment (GSE) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs)? Swissport is on the lookout for talented technicians to ensure the seamless operation of our crucial ground and air cargo services globally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on various GSE and HGVs.

• Record inspection findings and job details in Swissport’s fleet management system.

• Respond to out-of-hours service requests when needed.

Schedule:

• On-call pattern – Every 3rd week on-call. €120 euros per week standby.

• €90 euros per call-out.

• Overtime available.

Qualifications

What We Seek:

• Certified Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.

• Ideal for HGV or Plant technicians.

• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, and fault-finding skills.

• Eagerness to learn new skills and technologies.

• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electric systems.

• Ability to conduct safety inspections and routine maintenance.

• Enthusiastic, flexible team player with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

• Welding skills (preferred but not essential).

• Willingness to work in all weather conditions.

• Own set of tools.

• Willingness to travel for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.

• Ability to pass DBS security background checks.

Why You’ll Love Working at Swissport:

• Be part of the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services.

• Access to a free Employee Assistance Program from day one.

• Enjoy perks like free car parking, uniform, and PPE.

• Benefit from an industry-leading induction and training programme.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Career development and progression through our skills-based grading structure.

• Be part of a supportive and dynamic team.

• Airport-specific retail discounts and much more!

Licence/Certification:

• Full EU valid driving license.