International Heavy Equipment Mechanic – UK Based

Description

Our client is a trusted global aviation support organisation, providing maintenance, inspection, and repair of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to airline engineering teams worldwide. Their mission is to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and fully operational in diverse international environments.

Their experienced technical team works directly with airline engineering departments across multiple countries, delivering hands–on support, diagnostics, and operator training while maintaining exceptional safety and compliance standards.

The Role

We are recruiting for a GSE / HGV Technician to join an expanding international support team. This role offers a unique opportunity to travel to overseas locations for 2–3 weeks at a time, working in destinations such as the Seychelles, Australia, New Zealand, and more.

You will split your time between UK workshop preparation and overseas deployments, carrying out diagnostics, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of Ground Support Equipment and heavy diesel vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain, service, and repair a broad range of GSE and diesel vehiclesConduct pre–use checks, defect identification, and fault rectificationTravel internationally to support airline engineering operations onsiteEnsure tooling and equipment meet all safety and compliance requirementsProvide immediate technical assistance to engineering teams abroadDeliver operator training on pre–use checks where requiredWhat We're Looking For

Experience maintaining GSE, HGVs, LGVs, plant equipment, forklifts, or similar heavy machineryStrong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skillsAbility to carry out inspections, servicing, and repairs independentlyPrevious experience within aviation or airport operations is beneficial but not essentialExcellent communication and teamwork abilitiesNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical EngineeringExperience delivering technical training is an advantagePackage & Benefits

Salary up to 45,000Company van providedRegular international deployments (2–3 weeks at a time)Opportunity to work across global aviation environmentsLong–term development and career progressionApply Now

If you're an experienced GSE, HGV, or heavy vehicle technician looking for an exciting international role with worldwide travel opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact me directly for more information.

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