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HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician for Birmingham Airport

£39,000-£45,000

Birmingham Airport (BHX)

Full-time | Permanent

Salary & Hours

Monday to Friday: £39,000 per annum moving to £43,000 once the security pass is obtained

4 days on / 4 days off: £45,000 per annum- Hours: 10-hour shifts, 07:00–17:00 (rotating shift pattern)

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician The Role

We are seeking an experienced HGV Mechanic to join our client at Birmingham Airport. You will be responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), ensuring safe and efficient airside operations.

This role offers a rare opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment within a structured, safety-critical environment.

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician Key Responsibilities

Diagnose, fault-find, and repair HGVs, plant, and GSE vehicles

Carry out routine servicing and preventative planned maintenance (PPM)

Complete inspections, brake and smoke tests, and defect reporting

Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and daily time sheets

Communicate all faults, required parts, and VOR items to the Workshop Supervisor

Present job cards to stores for parts issue

Ensure all parts are recorded, labelled, and stored correctly

Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations

Quarantine and report defective tools and equipment immediately

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician Candidate Requirements

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential)

Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in HGV, plant, or GSE maintenance

Strong diagnostic and repair capability

GSE experience is advantageous but not essential

HGV licence desirable

Able to work accurately in a regulated airport environment

HGV Mechanic / HGV Technician Benefits

Company pension

Free on-site parking

No out-of-hours call-outs

Stable, long-term employment

Unique airside working environment

Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to work airside at Birmingham Airport — apply today to take the next step in your HGV mechanic career