Vehicle Technician
£35,000 – £49,000 per year
Heathrow Airport
Monday to Friday | 8am – 5pm 40 hours + overtime
or
Shifts 4 days on 4 off 6am-6pm paying £45,000-£49000
Our client is a leading Ground Support Equipment (GSE) engineering and fleet management company based at Heathrow Airport. Due to continued growth and investment in their state-of-the-art workshop, they are now looking to recruit an experienced Vehicle Technician / GSE Engineer to join their expanding team.
This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport vehicles and equipment in one of the UK’s most dynamic engineering environments.
Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic -Your Responsibilities
As a Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of commercial vehicles and airport equipment, including:
Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules
Servicing, maintenance, and repairs on HGVs, GSE, and plant equipment
Performing diagnostics, inspections, brake and smoke tests
Identifying faults and reporting required repairs and parts to the Workshop Supervisor
Completing job cards, inspection sheets, and workshop paperwork accurately
Booking out parts and highlighting VOR (Vehicle Off Road) parts when required
Supporting workshop operations to ensure maximum fleet availability
Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic -What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need:
City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance (Level 2 considered)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in HGV, GSE, or Light Vehicles
Proven mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills
A full UK driving licence
Ability to pass airside clearance (criminal record check and 5-year employment history)
Strong communication skills and a positive, team-focused attitude
Vehicle Technician / Vehicle Mechanic -Why Apply?
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to move into the aviation engineering sector, working on specialist airport vehicles that most mechanics never get the chance to see.
You’ll enjoy:
A stable Monday–Friday schedule
Overtime opportunities
Working in a modern, professional workshop
Long-term career progression within a growing company
✈ Take your engineering career to the next level — apply now and get your career on the runway