Heavy Equipment Engineer

About the Role

We are recruiting experienced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Engineers to join the maintenance team operating at Gatwick Airport.

This is a hands-on, technically varied role focused on the maintenance, repair, and servicing of airside vehicles and equipment used across daily airport operations. The position offers long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment supporting some of the UK's busiest airports.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of airport GSE, including tugs, belt loaders, pushbacks, and other airside vehicles.

• Carry out mechanical and electrical planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and fault diagnostics.

• Diagnose and repair faults across hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical (12/24V), and mechanical systems.

• Complete all job documentation, service reports, and maintenance records accurately.

• Liaise with internal teams, supervisors, and customers to ensure high service standards are met.

• Adhere to all Health & Safety regulations, airside rules, and company compliance procedures.

Equipment You'll Work On

• Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and airside vehicles such as tugs, GPUs, ASUs, and belt loaders.

• Diesel, electric, and hybrid-powered systems.

• Lifting systems, hydraulics, power units, and mechanical assemblies.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience working on GSE, heavy plant, construction, or military vehicles (strong light vehicle experience will also be considered).

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Motor Mechanics / Engineering.

• Full UK Driving Licence and eligibility to work in the UK.

• Ability to pass CRC checks and obtain GSAT certification through in-house training.

• Five years' checkable work history to obtain an airside pass.

• HGV Class 1 Licence (preferred but not essential).

Personal Attributes

• Quality and safety focused with strong attention to detail.

• Customer-oriented with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Flexible and comfortable working rotating day and night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary plus shift allowance and London weighting.

• Annual bonus and contributory pension scheme.

• Enhanced parental leave policies.

• Annual leave increasing with length of service.

• Life assurance (2x salary).

• On-site parking at both Heathrow and Gatwick.

• Employee benefits scheme including retail, health, and gym discounts, plus Cycle2Work.

• Ongoing technical training and professional development.