🇧🇪 Heavy Equipment Mechanic – Ground Support Equipment (GSE)
đź“Ť Location: Steenokkerzeel, Belgium (Workshop-based)
💶 Salary: Up to €54,000 per year (depending on experience)
đź•“ Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We’re looking for a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join a leading aviation ground support equipment (GSE) company based in Steenokkerzeel, near Brussels Airport.
This is a workshop-based role focused on maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of GSE — including aircraft tractors, belt loaders, de-icers, and GPUs — used daily in airport operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Diagnose, service, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on heavy GSE.
* Carry out preventative maintenance, rebuilds, and component overhauls.
* Read and interpret technical diagrams, service manuals, and wiring schematics.
* Support the workshop team to meet safety, quality, and turnaround standards.
* Ensure compliance with internal procedures and aviation maintenance protocols.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Plant Mechanic, or GSE Technician.
* Solid mechanical and hydraulic skills (basic electrical knowledge an advantage).
* Recognised technical qualification (automotive, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering).
* Valid EU work rights and driving licence.
* Languages: Fluent in English or Dutch; French beneficial.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary up to €54,000 per year, based on experience.
* Permanent, stable position within a global aviation engineering organisation.
* Workshop-based role with access to modern tools and diagnostic equipment.
* Ongoing training and opportunities to develop within the aviation maintenance field.
Apply Now
If you’re a hands-on mechanic with a passion for problem-solving and want to work with world-class aviation ground support equipment, apply today or reach out directly for more details.