HGV Mechanic

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician for Birmingham Airport

£39,000-£45,000

Birmingham Airport (BHX)
Full-time Permanent

Salary & Hours

• Monday to Friday: £39,000 per annum moving to £43,000 once the security pass is obtained or
• 4 days on / 4 days off: £45,000 per annum
  
  - Hours:
  
  10-hour shifts, 07 00 (rotating shift pattern)

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic The Role

We are seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join our client at Birmingham Airport. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring safe and efficient airside operations.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment within a structured, safety-critical environment.

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic Responsibilities

• Diagnose, fault-find, and repair HGVs, plant, and GSE vehicles
• Carry out routine servicing and preventative planned maintenance (PPM)
• Complete inspections, brake and smoke tests, and defect reporting
• Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and daily time sheets
• Communicate all faults, required parts, and VOR items to the Workshop Supervisor
• Present job cards to stores for parts issue
• Ensure all parts are recorded, labelled, and stored correctly
• Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations
• Quarantine and report defective tools and equipment immediately

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential)
• Minimum 3 5 years experience in HGV, plant, or GSE maintenance
• Strong diagnostic and repair capability
• GSE experience is advantageous but not essential
• HGV licence desirable
• Able to work accurately in a regulated airport environment

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic Benefits

• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• No out-of-hours call-outs
• Stable, long-term employment
• Unique airside working environment

Don t miss out on this rare opportunity to work airside at Birmingham Airport apply today to take the next step in your HGV mechanic career.