Senior Technician

2026-02-03

Full Time

Permanent


Senior Technician - Ground Support Equipment, Gatwick

With an established presence across the United States and continued expansion throughout the UK, our clients new workshop at London Gatwick presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technician to join their team to help shape the future growth of the company over the coming years.

This is a brand-new workshop, and you will play a key role in developing the Gatwick site into a critical part of the companies expansion journey. With extensive training provided and clear future progression opportunities, this role will suit someone with relevant experience and a strong desire to further develop their knowledge within airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

The Role

The position will be workshop and airside-based, with occasional travel required to support other local airport sites. Company vehicles will be provided while on site.

As this role involves working airside, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain an airside pass.
* Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off rolling rota
* Hours: 12-hour shifts

This role is ideal for a forward thinking, motivated individual who is open to development into a management role within the next 5 years. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new base facility with immediate growth potential, working across a wide range of GSE including Electric Belt Tugs (EBTs), de-icers, and pushback vehicles.

Requirements

Long-term experience working with:

  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE) - airport equipment such as pushbacks, de-icers, baggage tugs
  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE) - forklifts, pallet trucks, and similar vehicles
  • Plant equipment or HGVs
  • Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
  • HGV Class 1 licence

Responsibilities

  • Planned and reactive maintenance of equipment in both workshop and airside environments
  • Interacting with customers at all levels, from operators to site managers
  • Accepting deliveries to site, including vehicles, parts, and equipment
  • Facilitating statutory inspections and managing subcontractor site visits

Please apply for more detail on this fantastic opportunity!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Professional

Engineering

FT260203248744 - Southampton

West Sussex


£50000 - £52000 per annum

GBP

per annum



Senior Technician
Permanent /
Location:
Sector:
Professional
Job Type:
Engineering
Number of vacancies:
1
Reference code:
FT260203248744
Gi Group Team:
Southampton
Salary:
£50000 - £52000 per annum
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-02-03

Senior Technician - Ground Support Equipment, Gatwick

With an established presence across the United States and continued expansion throughout the UK, our clients new workshop at London Gatwick presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technician to join their team to help shape the future growth of the company over the coming years.

This is a brand-new workshop, and you will play a key role in developing the Gatwick site into a critical part of the companies expansion journey. With extensive training provided and clear future progression opportunities, this role will suit someone with relevant experience and a strong desire to further develop their knowledge within airport Ground Support Equipment (GSE).

The Role

The position will be workshop and airside-based, with occasional travel required to support other local airport sites. Company vehicles will be provided while on site.

As this role involves working airside, you must be eligible to obtain and maintain an airside pass.
* Shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off rolling rota
* Hours: 12-hour shifts

This role is ideal for a forward thinking, motivated individual who is open to development into a management role within the next 5 years. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a new base facility with immediate growth potential, working across a wide range of GSE including Electric Belt Tugs (EBTs), de-icers, and pushback vehicles.

Requirements

Long-term experience working with:

  • Ground Support Equipment (GSE) - airport equipment such as pushbacks, de-icers, baggage tugs
  • Material Handling Equipment (MHE) - forklifts, pallet trucks, and similar vehicles
  • Plant equipment or HGVs
  • Level 3 NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent)
  • HGV Class 1 licence

Responsibilities

  • Planned and reactive maintenance of equipment in both workshop and airside environments
  • Interacting with customers at all levels, from operators to site managers
  • Accepting deliveries to site, including vehicles, parts, and equipment
  • Facilitating statutory inspections and managing subcontractor site visits

Please apply for more detail on this fantastic opportunity!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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