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