HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic – Birmingham Airport

HGV Technician / Plant Mechanic – Airport Vehicles
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
£45,000 basic | £50,000+ OTE (overtime & call-outs)

4 on / 4 off OR Monday–Friday
10-hour shifts (07:00 – 17:00)

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic The Opportunity

Tired of the same dealership routine or constant roadside breakdowns?

This is a rare opportunity to work airside at Birmingham Airport, maintaining and repairing a wide range of specialist vehicles used in aviation operations. You’ll gain experience on unique equipment in a structured, safety-focused environment — with full training provided.

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic What You’ll Be Working On

• Aircraft towing tractors & tugs
• Baggage handling equipment
• Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
• Specialist airport vehicles

A varied role combining mechanical, hydraulic and electrical work — ideal for technicians who want something different from standard HGV work.

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic The Role

• Diagnostics, fault finding & repairs
• Servicing and planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Inspections, brake & smoke testing
• Completing job cards and inspection reports
• Liaising with parts/stores and workshop control
• Maintaining high health & safety standards

Call-Outs & Overtime

• No call-outs during initial period
• Structured rota introduced once established
• Currently 1 in 4, reducing to 1 in 6 as team grows
• Covers Birmingham & East Midlands Airport

East Midlands call-outs are very low volume (approx. 6 per year)
Majority of call-out work is on-site at Birmingham Airport
No long-distance roadside breakdowns

• Enhanced rates paid for call-outs and overtime

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic What You’ll Need

• NVQ / City & Guilds Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
• 3+ years’ experience (HGV, plant, PSV or similar)
• Strong diagnostic skills
• HGV licence (desirable, not essential)
• Able to pass 5-year employment history check (airport requirement)

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic What’s On Offer

£45,000 basic salary Realistic £50,000+ earnings with overtime & call-outs

Enhanced overtime rates

Flexible shift patterns (4 on / 4 off or Mon–Fri)

No constant roadside breakdown work

Clean, organised working environment

Full training on specialist GSE equipment

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Long-term, stable role

HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic Why This Role Stands Out

This isn’t a typical HGV workshop role. You’ll move away from repetitive dealership work and gain hands-on experience with specialist airport equipment in a controlled, well-structured environment with better variety and balance.

Benefits:

Free parking

On-site parking