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HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic
£48,500-£49,625 depending on shifts
Hounslow
HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic Job description
Red Sky are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic /Plant Mechanic to join a growing team at Heathrow Airport. Working as a Mechanic you will be responsible for the servicing of all ground equipment airside. You must ensure all GSE (ground Service Equipment) is maintained to ahigh level.
Are you looking for a new and rewarding technical challenge? If you have experience of maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, plant equipment or HGV, you are the expert we are looking for!
We have an exciting opportunity at our Heathrow Airport site for a qualified HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic to join our team.
Our client are market leaders within the field of Ground Service Equipment repair and maintenance.
The Person:
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £48,500-£49,625 depending on shifts
HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic /Plant Mechanic Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking/ free parking
- Employee discount
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
Working Hours & Pay:
- Shifts (12hrs 4 on 4 off)
- Enhanced overtime rates
HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic /Plant Mechanic The Role:
This is a varied Workshop and Airside based position, where you will play a crucial part in the success of the company by offering your expert mechanical knowledge to diagnose and repair on-site equipment, such as towing tractors, aircraft tugs, baggage elevators and a variety of specialist, unique vehicles. The suitable candidate will be mechanically skilled and a good problem solver in order to effectively maintain on site equipment.
This is an exciting prospect for someone from a mechanical background, who is looking to develop their skill set through working in a varied and dynamic role.
using your expertise to diagnose and repair a variety of airport equipment, including:
- Towing tractors
- Aircraft tugs
- Baggage elevators
- Other specialized airport vehicles
HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic /Plant Mechanic Experience and Qualifications:
- Minimum Level 3 City & Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent (required)
- Experience working on commercial or plant vehicles
- City and Guilds certification in Motor Mechanics or equivalent (essential)
HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic /Plant Mechanic You will need to:
- Be able to demonstrate your Right To Work in the UK
- Be able to obtain an airside pass which will require you to undergo a criminal record check and 5-year history verification
- Hold a valid UK driving licence
- Provide certifications for all qualifications
- Self-motivated with good organisational skills
- Clear understanding of Health and Safety systems
- Ability to work under your own initiative
- Good team player, willing to listen and take new ideas on board
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
If you are an experienced HGV Technician with a solid and proven work history and looking to work for a company that rewards hard work please apply without delay
