£43,000-£45,000
Birmingham Airport
Full-time | Permanent
Salary & Hours
Monday to Friday: 8am-4pm
Or 4 on / 4 days off: Hours: 10-hour shifts, 07:00–17:00 (rotating shift pattern)
HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician 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 Key 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 Candidate Requirements
City & Guilds / NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential)
Minimum 3 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 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.
Benefits:
Company pension
On-site parking
Salary description
£39000.00 - £45000.00 per year