Job Description

Role: Apprentice Engineer- Ground Support Equipment

Location: London (Heathrow)

Salary: Salary 19,000-22,000 depending on age

Rushlift GSE supply, service and maintain Ground Support Equipment for customers in the Aviation Industry. These customers require vehicles and equipment for cargo, ground handling, aircraft cleaning, aircraft maintenance and hangar operations. Operating from fully equipped modern workshops at Heathrow and Gatwick, Rushlift GSE offers comprehensive service and repair facilities for all types of ground support equipment. We also have airside mobile breakdown engineers to support customers' daily operations, providing full cover during the operational hours of the airports.



We are offering a three-year apprenticeship, where you will work on equipment ranging from cars, HGVs and a wide variety of airport equipment up to 80 tonne aircraft tractors. You will be trained to service and maintain vehicles powered by electric, electric/hybrid and diesel engines.

Training Course:

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours:

Monday to Friday between 8am to 4pm. 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date:

Wednesday 25 June 2025

Duration:

3 years

Positions available:

1

College or training organisation:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

What you'll do:

Work alongside highly skilled technicians to learn to perform quality vehicle service maintenance and repairs. Assist technicians as required. Perform safety inspections, oil changes, lubrication work, basic maintenance and repairs as directed. Attend training courses. Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner. Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Essential qualifications
Criminal record check (grade 5-year history verification) Driving License (grade Full)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4)
Skills:
Communication skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Logical Team working Initiative Reliable Trustworthy Good written/spoken English
Other requirements:
This can be a physically demanding job, involving lifting heavy objects, climbing, etc. Applicants must 18 years of age or older.

After this apprenticeship:

Anyone completing the apprenticeship programme will be in a position to apply for GSE Technician positions within the organisation.

For more information and to apply,

click here.

Job Posted:

08.05.25

Job Closes:

20.06.25