At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair a diverse fleet of airport vehicles at London Gatwick.
- Company: Join a professional engineering team at one of the UK's busiest airports.
- Benefits: Stable employment, excellent work-life balance, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Enjoy a modern fleet and great career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Experience varied tasks and make a real impact on critical airport operations.
- Qualifications: Experience as an HGV Technician, PSV Engineer, or similar roles required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.
Join a busy engineering team at one of the UK's busiest airports.
- We're looking for an experienced
- Fleet Engineer to join our engineering team based at
London Gatwick Airport , maintaining a diverse fleet of commercial and specialist airport vehicles operating across both airside and landside environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled
HGV Technician, PSV Engineer, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Fleet Engineer or ex-REME Vehicle Mechanic looking for a varied role with excellent long-term career prospects.
No two days are the same. You'll be working on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring they remain safe, compliant and available to support critical airport operations.
The Role
You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a mixed fleet of vehicles while ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance and workmanship.
Key responsibilities include
- Carrying out planned servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Preparing vehicles for MOT and DVSA inspections
- Completing repairs efficiently to minimise vehicle downtime
- Responding to vehicle breakdowns across the airport when required
- Completing job cards and maintenance records accurately
- Maintaining a clean, safe and organised workshop
- Following all Health & Safety procedures and company policies
- Working closely with the wider engineering team to keep the fleet operational
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates with experience in
- HGV Technician
- PSV Engineer
- Commercial Vehicle Technician
- Fleet Engineer
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
- REME Vehicle Mechanic
- Plant or specialist vehicle maintenance
You'll also ideally have
- NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 (or equivalent) in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Good understanding of DVSA standards and vehicle compliance
- Experience working on commercial vehicles, buses, coaches or specialist fleet
- A proactive approach and strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Desirable
- HGV or PCV Licence
- Experience working within a fast‑paced fleet environment
Why Join Us?
- Work at one of the UK's busiest international airports
- Modern fleet and varied vehicle types
- Stable permanent employment
- 4 on 4 off shift pattern providing an excellent work‑life balance
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Be part of a professional engineering team supporting critical airport operations
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