Heavy Goods or Plant Skilled Technician - Manchester Airport

GSE/HGV Skilled Technician – Manchester Airport

Contract: Permanent

Schedule: 4 on 4 off

Salary up to £45,900.00 per annum depending upon experience. 

About the Role

We’re on the lookout for a skilled and driven technician to join our Ground Service Equipment (GSE) team. In this hands-on role, you’ll be responsible for servicing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of GSE vehicles and machinery. You’ll carry out preventative maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and ensure all inspection findings are accurately logged in our fleet management system. Flexibility is key, as occasional out-of-hours support may be required.

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, servicing and repairs on GSE, following manufacture guidelines and company processes.
• Raise workshop jobs in the system detailing hours and spare parts used for all maintenance work.
• Diagnose faults and request spare parts to be ordered for workshop jobs.
• Ensure damage repairs are identified and corrective repairs completed as required.
• Respond to out of hours maintenance requests, including service calls and emergency incidents involving GSE.
• Remove or make safe unserviceable GSE and ensure GSE is not returned to service until any faults have been properly diagnosed and repaired.
• Operate and drive all types of GSE – motorised and non-motorised.
• Keep the workshop and equipment clean and serviceable at all times, reporting any deficiencies to management.
• Fuel/de-fuel GSE as necessary with full regard for all safety and environmental requirements.
• Prepare and paint GSE in accordance with Swissport branding policies.
• Adhere to all Swissport Health, Safety and Security requirements at all times, in order to protect yourself, colleagues, others, property and aircraft.  
• Other duties as assigned.

What we're looking for?

We’re seeking someone who brings technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and a passion for problem-solving.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A recognised qualification (City & Guilds or equivalent)
• At least 1 year of post-apprenticeship experience
• Background in HGV or plant maintenance
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic, and fault-finding skills
• Familiarity with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Ability to perform safety inspections and routine servicing
• A positive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn
• Welding skills (preferred but not essential)
• Own tools and readiness to work in all weather conditions
• Willingness to travel for training or support at other Swissport stations
• Ability to pass DBS security checks
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Why you will love working for Swissport:

At Swissport, we don’t just offer a job—we offer a career journey. Here’s what you can expect:

• Free access to our Employee Assistance Program from day one

• Complimentary car parking, uniform, and PPE

• Industry-leading induction and training programme

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

• Skills-based grading structure for career progression

• A supportive, dynamic team environment

• And much more

Licence/Certification:

• Full valid UK driving license.
• on- call rota