HGV Mechanic​/Plant Fitter- Gatwick

HGV Mechanic / Pant Fitter 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 Mechanic / Pant Fitter

- 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 / Pant Fitter

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 / Pant Fitter

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.

HGV Mechanic / Pant Fitter

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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking