GSE & HGV Mechanic – Heathrow Airport

About the role

Join a leading airport ground support operation at Heathrow Airport as a GSE/HGV Mechanic. You will work within a well‑established engineering team responsible for keeping a wide range of specialist vehicles and equipment operational, safe and compliant.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on ground support equipment and airport vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out breakdown response, fault finding and urgent repairs.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation in line with company, safety and airport regulations.

Required profile

• Experience with Ground Support Equipment (GSE), HGVs, commercial vehicles, plant machinery, PSV or agricultural equipment.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding abilities.
• Electrical diagnostic experience.
• Proactive, safety‑focused and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• mechanical fault-finding
• electrical diagnostics

What we offer

• £45,000‑£51,047 basic salary plus overtime at enhanced rates.
• Choice of 4‑on/4‑off or Monday‑Friday shift patterns.
• Pension scheme, private medical insurance and employee discounts.
• Free on‑site parking, modern workshop facilities and long‑term career progression.