About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support the inspection, servicing, overhaul, and repair of aircraft ground support equipment (GSE) and associated tooling.
This role is split between our workshop facility and customer sites across the UK. You will carry out both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repair activities, ensuring equipment remains safe, compliant, and operational within demanding aviation environments.
While hydraulic knowledge is advantageous, this position is primarily mechanically focused, involving strip:downs, rebuilds, inspections, and general engineering maintenance.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on aircraft ground support equipment and generic tooling.
Conduct mechanical inspections, servicing, and overhaul activities
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on customer sites and within the workshop
Strip, inspect, refurbish, and rebuild mechanical assemblies
Working on items such as lifting equipment, jacks, tow:bars, and ground handling equipment etc
Replace bearings, seals, bushes, mechanical linkages, and associated components
Assist with hydraulic system maintenance where required
Interpret engineering drawings and maintenance manuals
Complete service reports and customer documentation accurately
Ensure compliance with UK safety regulations and industry standards
Maintain high housekeeping and workshop safety standards
Essential Skills and Experience
Strong background in mechanical maintenance and repair
Experience carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
Confident in mechanical fault finding and diagnostics
Experience working on:site at customer premises
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Good understanding of safe working practices
Full manual UK driving licence (essential for site visits)
Ability to use a tablet to complete maintenance report write ups
Must be able to gain an airport pass : therefore clean personal record and ability to show previous work/educational history up to 5 years prior with references.
Desirable
Experience working with aircraft ground support equipment
Hydraulic maintenance experience
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Maintenance
Experience with lifting equipment inspections (LOLER knowledge beneficial)
Basic electrical fault:finding skills
About You
You will be:
Mechanically minded and hands:on
Customer:focused with good communication skills
Organised and able to manage site:based responsibilities
Safety:conscious with strong attention to detail
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
What We Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Overtime and site allowance opportunities
Company vehicle (if applicable)
Company pension scheme
Ongoing technical training and development