Motor Mechanic / Vehicle Technician – Gatwick Airport

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Motor Mechanic / Vehicle Technician – Gatwick Airport

Salary: £46,500- £51,547 DOE

Location: Gatwick, West Sussex

Are you an experienced Vehicle Mechanic looking for an exciting new challenge?

We’re expanding our engineering teams at Gatwick Airport and are looking for Level 3 qualified Motor Mechanics / Vehicle Technicians to maintain and repair a diverse fleet of specialist ground service equipment (GSE). Full specialist training is provided, making this a rare opportunity to develop unique skills within the aviation sector..

Motor Mechanic /Vehicle Technician -The Role

You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of airside vehicles, including:

Aircraft tugs and towing tractors

Baggage loaders and belt conveyors

Passenger steps and specialist airport equipment

This is a hands-on, varied role offering long-term career progression in a highly regulated and professional environment.

Motor Mechanic /Vehicle Technician - Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to work on specialist airport equipment — a career path that offers variety, challenge, and professional development. You’ll gain hands-on experience that is rare in the industry, all within a supportive and skilled team environment.

Motor Mechanic /Vehicle Technician- Key Responsibilities:

Service, maintain, and repair GSE and airside vehicles

Accurately complete job cards, reports, and compliance documentation

Ensure equipment availability through effective liaison with internal teams

Adhere strictly to health, safety, and airside regulations

Deliver a high standard of service to internal stakeholders

Shift Pattern

4 on / 4 off

12-hour shifts

Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half

Motor Mechanic /Vehicle Technician -About You:

Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (essential)

Previous experience with GSE, HGVs, or plant machinery (desirable)

Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills

Able to provide a 5-year checkable work history (airside requirement)

Able to pass a basic criminal record check

Motor Mechanic /Vehicle Technician -Benefits:

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

On-site parking

Employee discounts

Full-time, Permanent role

Work Location: On-site at Gatwick Airport

Join a dynamic team and take your career to new heights, working on specialist airport vehicles. Apply today to become part of our growing team
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Location:
Horley
Salary:
£46,525 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Automotive/Aerospace

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