Maintenance Vehicle Technician/Skilled Technician -Dublin Airport

Swissport-8ea42602; Fingal; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Car parking

Uniform and PPE

Airport discounts

Job summary

Swissport is hiring a GSE/HGV Technician at Dublin Airport. Location is Dublin Airport with a salary up to €58,000 per year and 37.5 hours per week. Responsibilities include preventive maintenance, repairs, and documenting findings in the fleet management system.

Suitable candidates will have City & Guilds or equivalent, strong mechanical/diagnostic skills, and the ability to travel for training. On-call shifts and overtime are available; EU driving license required.

Qualifications

• Certified Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent qualification.
• Ideal for HGV or Plant technicians.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, and fault-finding skills.
• Understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, and electric systems.
• Welding skills preferred but not essential.
• Full EU driving license.
• Own set of tools.
• Willingness to travel for training or to assist other stations.

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

Team player

Welding

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Willingness to travel

Driving license

Education

City & Guilds or equivalent

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.