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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 27,500 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Handforth, Cheshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Join a trusted aviation support organisation dedicated to keeping aircraft engineering operations running smoothly at Manchester Airport. They specialise in the maintenance, inspection, and repair of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for use around the clock.

Their skilled team works closely with airline engineering departments, providing both hands-on technical support and operator training to maintain the highest safety standards.

The Role

We are recruiting for a GSE / HGV Technician to join the team at Manchester Airport. This role is split between workshop duties and on-airfield support, working on a wide range of Ground Support Equipment and diesel vans.

You will carry out pre-use checks, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs, ensuring equipment is safe, compliant, and available to support aircraft engineering teams at all times.

Please note: An airside pass will be applied for as part of the onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, service, and repair a wide range of GSE and diesel vehicles

Carry out pre-use checks, defect identification, and fault rectification

Support engineering operations both in the workshop and on the airfield

Ensure all tooling and equipment meet compliance and safety requirements

Provide immediate technical support to airline engineering teams

Deliver pre-use check training to operators when required

What We're Looking For

Experience maintaining GSE, HGVs, LGVs, plant equipment, forklifts, or similar heavy machinery

Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills

Ability to perform inspections, servicing, diagnostics, and repairs independently

Knowledge of airline engineering or airport operations is helpful but not essential

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Experience delivering training is an advantage

Package & Benefits

Up to £35,000 salary

Company van provided

Monday to Friday, 8am - 5pm

Workshop-based role with regular on-airfield work

Opportunity to work in a leading aviation and GSE environment

Long-term development and progression opportunities

Apply Now

If you're an experienced GSE, HGV, or heavy vehicle technician looking to join the aviation sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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