HGV Mechanic Birmingham Airport

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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.

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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

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