HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician in Harlington, Greater London

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician

Location: Heathrow Airport (TW6)

Salary: £38,400 per annum (£18.50 per hour) + £2,000 bonus after probation

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician looking for your next opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician to join a busy and dynamic engineering team based at Heathrow Airport.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance and repair of a range of commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) used within the airport environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled individual with a background in HGVs, commercial vehicles, plant, forklifts or similar equipment.

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician Salary & Benefits

• £38,400 per annum (£18.50 per hour).

• £2,000 bonus following successful completion of probation.

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week).

• Additional earnings available for on-call duties and other extras.

• Free visitor parking available on site.

• Professional working environment.

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on vehicles and equipment.

• Service, maintain and repair commercial vehicles and Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

• Undertake vehicle diagnostics, inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.

• Accurately complete job cards, maintenance records and inspection sheets.

• Liaise with the Workshop Supervisor regarding repairs and replacement parts.

• Identify and report vehicle-off-road (VOR) parts requirements immediately.

• Ensure all work is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.

• Support the smooth running of the workshop and wider engineering operation.

Candidate Requirements

• City & Guilds Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in HGV, commercial vehicle, GSE or Forklift Engineering.

• Strong mechanical and diagnostic experience, particularly with HGVs.

• Full UK driving licence.

• A proactive, reliable and team-focused approach with a positive can-do attitude.

• Ability to successfully obtain an airport airside pass.

Please note: The airside pass application includes a criminal record check and verification of a full five-year employment/activity history.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced HGV Mechanic or Vehicle Technician looking for a new challenge within a busy airport engineering environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more!