Heavy Equipment Mechanic
3 days ago
West Drayton
Base salary: £47,047.50 per annum Shift Allowance: £3,500 London weighting: £500 per annum Shifts: 2pm – 2am, 4on 4off Reporting to: Site Supervisor or Service Manager About the Role This position involves maintaining and repairing a range of ground support equipment (GSE) to ensure smooth and safe airport operations. You’ll be working as part of a dedicated engineering team, delivering high-quality servicing and providing a best-in-class experience for business customers. Key Responsibilities • Service, maintain, and repair a wide range of GSE equipment to required standards, • Carry out vehicle mechanical and electrical PPM in line with scheduled plans, • Complete all service documentation and job cards accurately and on time, • Liaise with internal stakeholders and support safe, efficient turnaround of equipment, • Work in full compliance with health and safety legislation and company procedures Required Experience & Qualifications • Strong HGV mechanical experience (essential), • 5 years checkable work history to obtain an airside pass, • HGV Class 1 licence, • City & Guilds in motor mechanics engineering (or equivalent), • Ability to pass CRC checks and obtain GSAT certification through in-house training Personal Attributes • Safety focused with high attention to detail, • Customer oriented with clear, professional communication, • Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working on a 4 on 4 off rota 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
