HGV Motor Mechanic / Plant Mechanic

Fibernet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services company is looking for an experienced HGV Motor Mechanic at Gatwick Airport. In this full-time, permanent role, you will service and repair ground service equipment, ensuring operational excellence. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £46,525 to £51,547, along with benefits such as a pension plan and private medical insurance. Ideal candidates will have solid mechanical knowledge and proven experience. Join an innovative team and advance your career in the aviation service sector.

Benefits

Company pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Previous GSE or HGV mechanical experience is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems and diagnostics.
• Able to obtain a 5‑year checkable history for airside access.
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules.
• Complete all documentation and records accurately.
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure equipment availability.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Diagnostics expertise

GSE or HGV mechanical experience

Job description

HGV Motor Mechanic Gatwick Airport

Salary: £46,525 – £51,547

Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for an exciting new challenge? We are expanding our teams at Gatwick Airport and are seeking skilled HGV Technicians / Mechanics to work on a wide range of ground service equipment (GSE).

In this role, you'll use your mechanical expertise to service, maintain, and repair specialist airside vehicles such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators, and more, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations.

HGV Motor Mechanic – Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment a career path that offers variety, challenge, and professional development. You'll gain hands‑on experience that is rare in the industry, all within a supportive and skilled team environment.

HGV Mechanic Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE equipment.
• Carry out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with schedules.
• Complete all documentation and records accurately.
• Provide excellent service to internal stakeholders.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Liaise with internal customers to ensure equipment availability.

HGV Mechanic Working Hours

• 4 on / 4 off, 12‑hour day & night shifts up to £51,547.
• 4 on / 4 off, 6am–6pm shifts £47,000.
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half.

About You

• Previous GSE or HGV mechanical experience is desirable.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical systems and diagnostics.
• Able to obtain a 5‑year checkable history for airside access.
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

Benefits

• Company pension and life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• On‑site parking and employee discounts.

Contract Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Work Location: On‑site at Gatwick Airport

Join a dynamic team and take your career to new heights working on specialist airport vehicles. Apply today to become part of our growing team!