Motor Mechanic​/Vehicle Technician Airport

Motor Mechanic / Vehicle Technician Gatwick Airport

Fiber Net – West Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £46,500‑£51,547 DOE

Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic looking for an exciting new challenge?

We are expanding our engineering teams at Gatwick Airport and are looking for Level 3 qualified Motor Mechanics / Vehicle Technicians to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist ground service equipment (GSE). Full specialist training is provided, making this a rare opportunity to develop unique skills within the aviation sector.

• You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of airside vehicles, including aircraft tugs, towing tractors, baggage loaders, belt conveyors, passenger steps, and other specialist airport equipment.
• This is a hands‑on, varied role offering long‑term career progression in a highly regulated and professional environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment and follow 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.

• Service, maintain, and repair GSE and airside vehicles.
• Accurately complete job cards, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Ensure equipment availability through effective liaison with internal teams.
• Adhere strictly to health, safety, and airside regulations.
• Deliver a high standard of service to internal stakeholders.

4 on / 4 off – 12‑hour shifts – Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half.

• Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential).
• Previous experience with GSE, HGVs, or plant machinery (desirable).
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Able to provide a 5‑year checkable work history (airside requirement).
• Able to pass a basic criminal record check.

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• On‑site parking.
• Employee discounts.

Full‑time, Permanent role –

Work Location:

On‑site at Gatwick Airport.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Vehicle Repair and Maintenance