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