Job Description
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 UKs 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 Were 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.
Youll enjoy:
* A stable MondayFriday 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!
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