Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job description

Base salary: £47,047.50 per annum

London weighting: £500 per annum

Shift allowance: £4,000 per annum

Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights — nights 18:00 to 06:00, days 06:00 to 18:00)

Reporting to: Site Supervisor or Service Manager

About the Role

This role focuses on servicing, diagnosing, and repairing airport ground support equipment to ensure reliability and safety of operations. Engineers will work on both heavy and light vehicles, with a preference for heavy vehicle experience, while providing a high-quality service in line with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment to required standards
• Execute mechanical and electrical PPM according to planned schedules
• Complete all paperwork and job documentation accurately
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and maintain full compliance with H&S standards

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Heavy vehicle experience preferred (strong light vehicle experience will also be considered)
• 5 years checkable work history to obtain an airside pass
• HGV Class 1 licence (preferred)
• City & Guilds in motor mechanics engineering (or equivalent)
• Ability to pass CRC checks and obtain GSAT certification through in-house training

Personal Attributes

• Quality and safety driven
• Customer focused with strong communication skills
• Flexible and comfortable working rotating day and night shifts on a 4 on 4 off pattern

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package plus shift allowance
• Annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Enhanced parental policies
• Annual leave rising with service
• Life assurance at 2x salary
• On-site parking
• Employee benefits scheme, including retail, health, gym discounts, and Cycle2Work

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Crawley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-03-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English