Airport Vehicle & Equipment Engineer - London Gatwick\n\nSalary: £47,047.50 per annum + £4,000 shift allowance + £500 London weighting\n Shifts: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights - 06:00-18:00 and 18:00-06:00)\n Location: London Gatwick\n Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time\n\nKeep Gatwick's Ground Fleet Moving\n\nJoin a dedicated airside engineering team responsible for maintaining and repairing the vital vehicles and equipment that keep flights running safely and on schedule. This is a hands-on, varied role working across a diverse range of ground support machinery - ideal for engineers with heavy vehicle, plant, or mechanical backgrounds.\n\nEquipment You Will Work On\n\nTow tractors, belt loaders, baggage tractors, and aircraft stairs\n\nGround power units (GPU), air start units (ASU), and air conditioning units (ACU)\n\nAircraft de-icers and specialist airport maintenance equipment\n\nElectric and hybrid GSE as the aviation industry moves toward sustainable operations\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nService, maintain, and repair Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to the highest standard\n\nDiagnose mechanical and electrical faults and carry out preventative maintenance\n\nComplete all paperwork, service records, and job documentation accurately\n\nWork collaboratively with internal teams to minimise downtime and ensure operational safety\n\nComply with health, safety, and airport security procedures at all times\n\nWhat You'll Bring\n\nExperience in HGV, bus, plant, construction equipment, forklift, or GSE maintenance\n\nSolid understanding of hydraulics, engines, drivetrains, and basic auto-electrics\n\nAbility to interpret technical manuals and engineering schematics\n\nCity & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in motor mechanics or equivalent qualification\n\nHGV Class 1 licence (advantageous but not essential)\n\nFive years of checkable work history for Airside Pass clearance and ability to complete CRC/GSAT checks (training provided)\n\nBenefits Package\n\n£47,047.50 base salary + £4,000 shift allowance + £500 London weighting\n\nAnnual bonus scheme and contributory pension\n\nEnhanced parental policies and life assurance (2x salary)\n\nAnnual leave increasing with service\n\nHealth, retail, and gym discounts, plus Cycle to Work scheme\n\nOn-site parking and full airport training provided\n\nIdeal for: HGV Technicians, Plant Fitters, or Ex-Forces Engineers seeking a long-term career in the aviation engineering sector