HGV Mechanic

HGV Mechanic / Plant Technician – Specialist Ground Support Equipment
East Midlands Airport
£39,000 – £43,000 per annum + overtime + call-out rota
Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00 (with call-out rota)

Are you an experienced HGV Mechanic looking for something more than the same workshop routine? This is your chance to take your skills airside at East Midlands Airport, working on specialist Ground Support Equipment (GSE) that keeps aircraft moving and operations running smoothly.

This isn’t your average mechanic role — you’ll be part of a tight-knit, expert team, tackling varied and challenging work on unique vehicles and machinery you won’t see anywhere else.

HGV Mechanic/ Plant Technician: What You’ll Be Doing

• Diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of HGVs, plant, and specialist GSE.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance and inspections to keep the fleet safe and operational.
• Performing brake and smoke tests, identifying defects, and reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.
• Maintaining accurate service records and job cards.
• Supporting the wider engineering team with ad-hoc repairs and urgent breakdowns.
• Ensuring safety compliance at all times and reporting defective tools/equipment.

HGV Mechanic / Plant Technican What We’re Looking For

• Level 3 City & Guilds / NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years’ hands-on experience with HGVs, Plant, or GSE.
• GSE experience advantageous but not essential — full training provided.
• Heavy Goods Licence desirable.

HGV Mechanic / Plant Technician What’s On Offer

• Salary: £39,000 rising to £43,000 after securing BHX & EMA airside passes and joining the call-out rota.
• Call-out rota (£80 per call-out) + overtime opportunities.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Long-term career stability and progression within a specialist airport engineering environment.

HGV Mechanic/ Plant Technician : Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to take your HGV career in a new and exciting direction. You’ll gain exposure to specialist airport vehicles, work on unique equipment that few mechanics ever get to touch, and join a supportive, skilled team where your expertise is genuinely valued.

If you’re ready to step into a role that offers variety, responsibility, and career progression, apply today and take your career airside.