HGV Mechanic Birmingham Airport

HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic (GSE) Birmingham Airport (BHX) £45,000 basic - £50,000 realistic earnings (with bonus) + enhanced overtime Salary & Hours Monday to Friday OR 4 days on / 4 days off (rotating shift pattern) 10-hour shifts: 07:00 – 17:00 HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic -The Role We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician / Mechanic to join our client at Birmingham Airport. You will maintain and repair a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE),supporting safe and efficient airside operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport vehicles in a structured, safety-critical environment. HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Key Responsibilities Diagnose, fault-find, and repair HGVs, plant, and GSE vehicles Carry out servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Complete inspections, brake & smoke tests, and defect reporting Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and time sheets Report faults, parts requirements, and VOR items to the Workshop Supervisor Liaise with stores for parts and ensure correct recording/storage Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations Quarantine and report defective tools/equipment HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Candidate Requirements City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential) 3–5 years’ experience in HGV, plant, or GSE maintenance Strong diagnostic and repair capability GSE experience (advantageous, not essential – training provided) HGV licence (desirable) Able to pass 5-year employment vetting (airport requirement) HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic What’s On Offer £45,000 basic salary Realistic £50,000 earnings with bonus Enhanced overtime rates Flexible shift patterns Company pension Free on-site parking No out-of-hours call-outs Stable, long-term opportunity Why Apply? This is not a standard HGV role. You’ll gain hands-on experience with specialist GSE equipment in a unique airside aviation environment—a rare opportunity in the market. Apply Now Don’t miss this opportunity to work at Birmingham Airport. Apply today to take the next step in your HGV/Plant mechanic career. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, GSE Engineer, PSV Technician, Fleet Engineer, Airport Engineering Job Type: Permanent Benefits: Free parking On-site parking