HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic (GSE)
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
£45,000 basic - £50,000 realistic earnings (with bonus) + enhanced overtime
Salary & Hours
Monday to Friday OR
4 days on / 4 days off (rotating shift pattern)
10-hour shifts: 07:00 – 17:00
HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic -The Role
We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician / Mechanic to join our client at Birmingham Airport.
You will maintain and repair a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE),supporting safe and efficient airside operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport vehicles in a structured, safety-critical environment.
HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, fault-find, and repair HGVs, plant, and GSE vehicles
Carry out servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Complete inspections, brake & smoke tests, and defect reporting
Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and time sheets
Report faults, parts requirements, and VOR items to the Workshop Supervisor
Liaise with stores for parts and ensure correct recording/storage
Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations
Quarantine and report defective tools/equipment
HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Candidate Requirements
City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential)
3–5 years’ experience in HGV, plant, or GSE maintenance
Strong diagnostic and repair capability
GSE experience (advantageous, not essential – training provided)
HGV licence (desirable)
Able to pass 5-year employment vetting (airport requirement)
HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic What’s On Offer
£45,000 basic salary
Realistic £50,000 earnings with bonus
Enhanced overtime rates
Flexible shift patterns
Company pension
Free on-site parking
No out-of-hours call-outs
Stable, long-term opportunity
Why Apply?
This is not a standard HGV role. You’ll gain hands-on experience with specialist GSE equipment in a unique airside aviation environment—a rare opportunity in the market.
Apply Now
Don’t miss this opportunity to work at Birmingham Airport. Apply today to take the next step in your HGV/Plant mechanic career.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role
HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, GSE Engineer, PSV Technician, Fleet Engineer, Airport Engineering
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
Free parking
On-site parking