Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (Days or Nights)
Vacancies: 2 Permanent Positions
We're looking for two skilled Fleet Engineers to join a close-knit engineering team maintaining one of the UK's busiest airport fleets. If you enjoy variety, problem-solving and working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a unique environment.
Available Positions
1 x Day Shift
1 x Night Shift
Shift Pattern
Days: 06:00 – 18:00
Nights: 18:00 – 06:00
The Role
Working from a modern workshop, you'll maintain, diagnose and repair a diverse fleet of specialist airport vehicles and equipment, while also responding to occasional breakdowns across the airport site.
You'll be working on:
* Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
* Aircraft tugs
* Baggage trolleys
* Electric vehicles
* Vans
* HGVs
* Minibuses
* Airport buses
* Specialist airport vehicles
This role offers far more variety than a traditional commercial workshop, with many vehicles incorporating hydraulic systems and specialist equipment.
What We're Looking For
We're interested in engineers with strong mechanical skills and, most importantly, the right attitude.
You'll ideally have experience working on:
* HGVs
* PSV or bus fleets
* Plant or agricultural equipment
* Military vehicles
* Ground Support Equipment
* Heavy mechanical or hydraulic systems
Engineers from military backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, especially those with experience maintaining hydraulic or specialist mechanical equipment.
What You'll Receive
Permanent position with a stable employer
Fixed competitive salary
Paid overtime at time and a half
Excellent training on specialist airport vehicles
Supportive management and experienced engineering team
Opportunity to broaden your technical skills across a highly varied fleet
The Team
You'll be joining a team of engineers who work closely together to keep airport operations running safely and efficiently. Previous airport experience isn't essential full support will be provided while you learn the fleet and operating environment.
The team values:
* Reliability
* Practical problem-solving
* Teamwork
* A willingness to learn
* Calmness under pressure
Security Requirements
As this is an airside role, successful applicants must be able to obtain an Airport Airside Pass, which includes:
* A five-year employment history
* No unexplained gaps in employment
* Standard airport security and background checks
Why Join?
This recruitment forms part of a long-term investment in strengthening the engineering team. You'll be joining a stable workshop with experienced leadership, excellent training and the opportunity to work on one of the most varied vehicle fleets in the UK.
If you're looking for a role that offers technical variety, long-term stability and the chance to develop specialist engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you
Salary description
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per year