HGV Technician

GSE/HGV Technician – Glasgow (£39,000 rising to £41,440 after probabtion) 

CDM Recruitment are managing the recruitment process for an established organisation within the aviation and ground support equipment sector. We are looking for an experienced GSE/HGV Technician to join a busy workshop team in Glasgow.

This is a hands-on role responsible for the repair, maintenance and inspection of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and associated vehicles.

The Role

• Carry out servicing, repairs and preventative maintenance on GSE, LGV and HGV vehicles.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and complete inspections, brake tests and smoke tests.
• Accurately complete job cards and maintenance documentation.
• Identify additional work and parts requirements and communicate these to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and to required quality standards.
• Work independently both indoors and outdoors when required.
• Participate in an out-of-hours/on-call rota.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, working either:

• 06:00–14:30
• 08:00–16:30

Plus an on-call rota of approximately 1 week in 4, including weekend cover.

About You

• Proven experience in vehicle maintenance, ideally within GSE, LGV or HGV environments.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification (LGV) – essential.
• LGV/HGV Class 3 licence – essential.
• Electrical and hydraulic experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health & safety within a workshop environment.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a great opportunity to join an established engineering team and develop your technical skills within a specialist aviation support environment.

CDM Recruitment are managing the recruitment process for this position. To apply or find out more, please contact the CDM Recruitment team.

Please note: Candidates must hold a Level 3 Motor Mechanics qualification to be considered. Please include copies of relevant certifications with your application.