GSE Technician
DHL
United Kingdom
GSE Technician
Hours: 8.00 to 16.30 Monday to Friday 1 week of nights every 4 weeks 20.00 to 4.30 On call required on a rotated basis
Location: DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport
Department: Airside
Join Our Team at the Heart of the UK’s Busiest Air Cargo Hub
Are you a skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge? This is your opportunity to play a vital role in keeping DHL Aviation at East Midlands Airport running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
Working within our Engineering Team at the EMA Hub, you’ll help maintain a wide range of Airside Ground Support Equipment (GSE), vehicles, and mechanical systems that support 24/7 aviation operations. No two days are the same—perfect for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment, problem‑solving, and hands‑on technical work.
As DHL continues to grow, we’ve an excellent variety of employee benefits available! These include:
· Competitive salary, including unsociable hours shift allowance
· Annual bonus up to 5% (depending on company performance)
· Free onsite parking
· My DHL Rewards (discount, saving, cash back at over 3000 retailers)
· Pension Scheme with up to 6% company contribution
· DHL Share Purchase Plan (after 3 months)
· Private Medical Scheme (after 12 months)
· Access to Occupational Health
· Enhanced Maternity pay (after 12 months)
· Cycle to Work scheme
· CIS Induction – a week’s all expenses paid induction to our Company Values!
· HealthyMinds – Employee Assistance Programme
What You’ll Be Doing
✔ Maintaining company mechanical systems and associated airside equipment to required standards
✔ Conducting weekly inspections on GSE and vehicles (Diesel & Electric), including hydraulic systems
✔ Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across a wide range of mechanical equipment
✔ Completing planned servicing and inspections in line with maintenance schedules
✔ Reporting, documenting, and resolving defects on GSE and mechanical assets
✔ Accurately completing service sheets and maintenance system records
✔ Working collaboratively with the Engineering Team to deliver high‑quality maintenance
✔ Following technical manuals, electrical schematics, and hydraulic diagrams
✔ Ensuring work complies with all Health & Safety legislation and internal standards
✔ Liaising with colleagues and internal customers to respond to maintenance requests
✔ Supporting mechanical and electrical PPM tasks across the EMA Hub
✔ Responding to call‑outs and carrying out repairs when required
✔ Helping ensure all airside equipment remains fully operational to support 24/7 aviation activity
What You’ll Bring to the Role
• Experience maintaining Airport GSE, plant equipment, forklift trucks, or electric vehicles
• City & Guilds 381/382/383 mechanical qualifications or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and vehicle electrics
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Ability to use Oxy/Acetylene equipment
• Practical “hands‑on” skills with a strong mechanical mindset
• Full UK driving licence (FLT licence desirable)
• Confidence using a range of mechanical power tools
• Excellent awareness of Health & Safety standards and safe working practices
Why Join DHL Aviation?
✨ Be part of a highly skilled engineering team supporting the UK’s largest air cargo hub
✨ Work with a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and airside equipment
✨ Opportunity to develop multi‑discipline technical skills
✨ Real career growth and development opportunities within a global organisation
✨ Make a direct impact on keeping critical operations moving every day
Closing date: 6th May
