At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair ground support equipment in a fast-paced airport environment.
- Company: Join a well-established aviation engineering operation with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop technical skills, and work in a dynamic team.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a stable and supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a critical operation that keeps airport services running smoothly.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical roles, especially with GSE, HGV, or military vehicles.
The predicted salary is between 38056 - 46512 £ per year.
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic
ANT Recruitment is supporting a well-established aviation engineering operation with the appointment of an experienced
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic .
This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on mechanic who wants to move into a specialist airport environment, maintaining the equipment that keeps ground operations moving safely and efficiently.
The role would suit someone from a
GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle background .
The Role
You will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, servicing and fault diagnosis of specialist ground support equipment and airport vehicles.
This will include a mix of workshop-based repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections and reactive breakdown support.
You will work on a varied fleet of equipment used within airport operations, including specialist vehicles, hydraulic systems, lifting equipment and ground support machinery.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on ground support equipment and specialist airport vehicles.
- Diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and basic electrical systems.
- Service equipment such as baggage tractors, belt loaders, ground power units, air conditioning units, pushback tugs, lifting equipment and airport support vehicles.
- Perform preventative maintenance, scheduled inspections and reactive breakdown repairs.
- Ensure all equipment is maintained in line with safety, compliance and operational standards.
- Complete job cards, service records and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Work safely within a fast-paced aviation environment where equipment uptime is critical.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a mechanical role, ideally within GSE, HGV, plant, commercial vehicle, bus, coach, fleet maintenance or military vehicle maintenance.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic ability.
- Experience working with diesel engines, hydraulics, braking systems and general mechanical repairs.
- Basic electrical diagnostic ability would be advantageous.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, safety-focused operational environment.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Right to work in the United Kingdom.
Attributes
- Practical and hands-on with strong technical capability.
- Safety-focused with excellent attention to detail.
- Reliable, adaptable and comfortable working within a shift-based environment.
- Calm under pressure and able to respond effectively to operational demands.
- Team-oriented with a proactive work ethic.
This opportunity offers the chance to work within a critical aviation engineering setting, maintaining a wide range of specialist ground support equipment while developing your skills in a stable and growing operation.
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic in Bristol employer: ANT Recruitment
Join a leading aviation engineering operation as a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic, where you will thrive in a dynamic and safety-focused environment. Our company values hands-on expertise and offers extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you grow your skills while maintaining essential equipment that keeps airport operations running smoothly. With a commitment to employee well-being and a collaborative work culture, this role provides a rewarding career path in the heart of the aviation industry.
