HGV Mechanic Birmingham Airport

HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic (GSE)

Birmingham Airport (BHX)

£45,000 basic - £50,000 realistic earnings (with bonus) + enhanced overtime

Salary & Hours

Monday to Friday OR


4 days on / 4 days off (rotating shift pattern)


10-hour shifts: 07:00 – 17:00

HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic -The Role

We are seeking an experienced HGV Technician / Mechanic to join our client at Birmingham Airport.

You will maintain and repair a wide range of Ground Support Equipment (GSE),supporting safe and efficient airside operations. This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport vehicles in a structured, safety-critical environment.

HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Key Responsibilities

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


Carry out servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)


Complete inspections, brake & smoke tests, and defect reporting


Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and time sheets


Report faults, parts requirements, and VOR items to the Workshop Supervisor


Liaise with stores for parts and ensure correct recording/storage


Maintain strict adherence to health & safety regulations


Quarantine and report defective tools/equipment

HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic Candidate Requirements

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


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


Strong diagnostic and repair capability


GSE experience (advantageous, not essential – training provided)


HGV licence (desirable)


Able to pass 5-year employment vetting (airport requirement)

HGV Technician /HGV Mechanic What’s On Offer

£45,000 basic salary


Realistic £50,000 earnings with bonus


Enhanced overtime rates


Flexible shift patterns


Company pension


Free on-site parking


No out-of-hours call-outs


Stable, long-term opportunity

Why Apply?

This is not a standard HGV role. You’ll gain hands-on experience with specialist GSE equipment in a unique airside aviation environment—a rare opportunity in the market.

Apply Now

Don’t miss this opportunity to work at Birmingham Airport. Apply today to take the next step in your HGV/Plant mechanic career.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role

HGV Technician, HGV Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, GSE Engineer, PSV Technician, Fleet Engineer, Airport Engineering

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

Free parking


On-site parking