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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Mane Contract Services
locationCrawley, UK
PublishedPublished: Published 4 days ago
£47,000 - £48,000

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 reference for heavy vehicle experience, while providing a high-quality service in line with industry standards.

Location: London Gatwick
Employment type: Full time, permanent
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



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

Salary range

  • £47,000 - £48,000