Vehicle / Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) Maintenance Technician
Location: Near Hook, Hampshire
Employer: Morson Edge | Defence Sector
About the Opportunity
Morson Edge are currently recruiting for aVehicle / Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) Maintenance Technician to join one of our established Defence clients based near Hook, Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical or Electrical Maintenance Technician to work within a specialist Defence environment, supporting the maintenance, servicing and repair of a wide range of military vehicles and Airfield Support Equipment.
Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you will play an important role in ensuring that essential ground vehicles and support equipment remain safe, reliable and fully operational. The position offers a varied workload, covering everything from vehicle maintenance and engine diagnostics to electrical systems, generators and specialist ground support equipment.
Key Responsibilities
As a Vehicle / ASE Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities will include:
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Carrying out routine servicing, inspections, maintenance and repair activities across a wide range of Green and White fleet vehicles and Airfield Support Equipment.
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Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, identifying defective components and carrying out the necessary repairs.
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Maintaining Heavy, Medium and Light Goods Vehicles to ensure operational readiness and reliability.
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Inspecting, maintaining and repairing diesel and petrol engines, including generator systems.
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Carrying out maintenance and repairs on refrigeration equipment and domestic appliances.
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Inspecting and maintaining mains electrical distribution systems.
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Diagnosing and resolving faults within vehicle electronic systems and Airfield Support Equipment.
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Undertaking aircraft and ground-use battery maintenance, testing and charging.
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Ensuring all maintenance activities are completed in line with relevant engineering procedures, safety standards and quality requirements.
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Supporting the wider engineering team to ensure equipment is maintained to a high operational standard.
What We’re Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates with a practical engineering background and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
Ideally, applicants will have:
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Previous experience maintaining vehicles, Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) or similar ground support equipment.
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A background in Electrical Engineering Maintenance or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
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Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
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Experience working with diesel and petrol engines, generators or vehicle electrical systems.
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The ability to carry out servicing, inspections, repairs and preventative maintenance.
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A good understanding of engineering safety procedures and maintenance standards.
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A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a great opportunity to utilise your existing engineering skills within the Defence and aerospace support sector. You will be working across a broad range of equipment and systems, giving you exposure to a varied and technically interesting maintenance environment.
If you have experience in vehicle maintenance, plant maintenance, electrical engineering or ground support equipment and are looking for your next opportunity, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Vehicle/Airfield Support Equipment (ASE) Maintenance Technic in Hook employer: Morson Group
Morson Group is an exceptional employer, recognised as one of the UK's Best Big Companies to work for, offering a supportive family-run culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With 26 days of holiday, bespoke training programmes, and comprehensive mental health support, employees are empowered to grow and thrive in their roles, particularly within the dynamic Payroll team at our Salford office.
