GSE/HGV Technician - Cardiff Airport
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Position Overview & Specifications
Ready for take off? Join Swissport for an exciting career in aviation.
About the role:
We are looking for highly motivated individuals to service, repair and maintain all types of Ground Service Equipment (GSE). You will perform preventive maintenance and repairs on all GSE and upload inspection findings and job details into Swissport’s fleet management system and may be required to respond to out of hours service requests. Responsibilities: What we are looking for:
- Time served Technician with City & Guilds or equivalent.
- Minimum 1 year post Apprentice experience.
- Would suit HGV or Plant technician.
- Good general mechanical, diagnostics and fault finding ability.
- Willingness to learn new skills.
- Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and electric systems.
- Ability to conduct safety inspections and perform routine maintenance.
- Enthusiastic, flexible team player with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Welding preferred but not necessary.
- Willingness to work in inclement weather.
- Must have own tools.
- Willingness to travel when necessary for training or to assist other Swissport stations with GSE needs.
- Must be able to pass DBS security background checks.
Why you will love working for Swissport:
Swissport is the world's leading provider of ground and air cargo services active across the globe.- Annual leave request responded to within 7 days.
- From day one you’ll receive free access to an Employee Assistance Program.
- You'll benefit from free car parking, uniform and PPE.
- Recommend a Friend scheme (£250 for successful appointments) open until 31st March 23.
- We offer an industry leading induction and training programme.
- You’ll have access to on-going learning and development opportunities.
- A skills-based grading structure, which offers career development and progression.
- Being part of a great team.
- Airport specific retail discounts.
- and much more!
- Monday to Friday - 07:00 – 15:00.
- Overtime.
- On-Call pattern – 1 in 5 weeks.
- Full valid UK driving license.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for GSE/HGV Technician - Cardiff Airport roles across Swissport International AG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £36,314 - £36,314 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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