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GSE​/Diesel Mechanic

Job in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh Area, EH1, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Menzies Aviation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City of Edinburgh

Job Details

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Description Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role is responsible for the safe and efficient repairing and rebuilding of airport service vehicles. These vehicles include but are not limited to support trucks, stationary carts, tankers, and hydrant trucks. You will be required to inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.

The maintenance team ensures our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventive care for equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment ensuring all work is performed safely and is supported by following established procedures and protocols.

What you will be doing
  • Inspect and identify defective or broken parts on vehicles as well as make repairs to gas/diesel engines, hydraulic, electrical, fueling and mechanical systems.
  • Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual quality control checks on the refueling equipment, maintain records relating to maintenance.
  • Drive and operate refueling equipment vehicles.
  • Ensure our aircraft services team can operate effectively by providing proper preventative care to equipment and timely repairs to broken equipment.
  • Maintain a safe and secure work environment, in accordance with local health, safety, and security policies and procedures, aassuring a clean and safe working environment
  • Hydrate electric equipment according to the Hydration Schedule
  • Repair all non-motorized equipment
  • Able to program and understand the functions of the Rapid Charger, including the Battery Monitor and Identification Device (BMID)
  • Repair and replace all tires and wheels
  • Perform monthly, quarterly and annual quality control checks on the equipment
  • Able to perform an accident inspection on involved equipment
  • Report all accidents to Shop Supervisors and Managers
  • Answer all radioed repair calls on the ramp
  • Must be able to safely operate all vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
    -Perform Daily Equipment Checks (DEC’s)

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the following job description for further information

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs.

As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for:
  • Must have maintenance experience
  • Coursework in diesel mechanic
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must possess valid US driver’s license
  • Must have authorization to work in the USA
  • Must pass pre-employment drug screen
  • Ability to proficiently read, write and speak English
  • Must be comfortable lifting/moving 70lbs
  • Must be available and flexible to work variable shifts including weekends and holidays
  • Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions
  • All mechanics are required to perform all duties of the other positions, as needed do to operational need;
    Example: A Level I Mechanic may need to perform tasks of a Level III when directed
  • Must be…
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