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Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - GSE - Brisbane

Heavy Vehicle Plant Mechanic role at Brisbane Airport maintaining airport ground equipment on day shift. Forklift licence highly regarded.

Role: Heavy Vehicle Plant Mechanic - Ground Support Equipment
City/Airport: Brisbane (YBBN), QLD
Shift: Day shift
Work Type: Ground Support Equipment Maintenance
Terms: Not specified

Job Description

Brisbane Airport day shift roleHeavy vehicle and GSE maintenanceForklift licence highly regarded

Sigma Aerospace Workforce is seeking a Heavy Vehicle Plant Mechanic to support airport ground support equipment maintenance at Brisbane Airport.

This role is suited to a heavy vehicle, plant or ground equipment mechanic with strong practical maintenance skills and confidence working in a safety-focused airport environment.

You will

- Carry out maintenance, inspection and repair work on airport ground support equipment

- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and equipment faults

- Support scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities

- Maintain accurate job records and follow site safety requirements

- Work safely around airport ground equipment and operational work areas

Why Apply Through Sigma Aerospace Workforce?

Fast Turnaround & Confirmation

Our team has direct lines of contact with team leaders and hiring managers. We work to get strong applications reviewed quickly rather than leaving engineers waiting for weeks.

Integrated Aircraft Maintenance Training & Licencing

Sigma Aerospace College supports aircraft engineers with practical pathways across exclusion removal, multi-category licencing, type ratings and licence requalification.

Market Knowledge

We work with engineers, operators and airlines across the Asia-Pacific and understand the realities of aircraft maintenance roles, rosters, rates and licensing pathways.

Dedicated Support Team

Our team works exclusively in aviation. We answer the phone, understand the role requirements, and support candidates through the process.

Essential Requirements

Required Role Experience

Heavy vehicle, plant mechanic, ground support equipment, airport equipment, diesel mechanic or similar maintenance experience.

Maintenance Qualification / Licence

Relevant heavy vehicle, plant mechanic, diesel mechanic, mechanical trade or equivalent qualification preferred.

Work Rights

Must have Australian work rights.

Location / Availability

Must be based in Brisbane, QLD, or available to work from Brisbane Airport on a day shift roster.

Additional Requirements

Forklift licence highly regarded. Valid ASIC or ability to obtain may be required for airport access. Current driver’s licence preferred.

Skills

Strong mechanical fault-finding ability, practical repair skills, sound documentation habits, and confidence working around heavy vehicle or ground support equipment.

Attitude

Safety-first, reliable, practical, team-focused and able to work effectively in an airport ground equipment maintenance environment.

Role Benefits
  • Brisbane Airport Day Shift Role
  • Heavy Vehicle and Ground Equipment Maintenance
  • Safety-Focused Work Environment
  • Forklift Licence Highly Regarded
  • Dedicated Support Team
About Sigma Aerospace Workforce

Sigma’s Workforce division is Australia’s leading provider of direct recruitment, contingent labour and on-hire labour for Commercial Aviation, General Aviation and Defence. We source engineers and place them directly into roles with airlines, AMOs and MROs, as well as providing contracted workforce capability when operators need surge capacity.

Our wider group also undertakes line and heavy maintenance services in-house.

Sigma Aerospace Group is one of Australia’s most trusted independent aviation groups, combining aircraft maintenance, engine overhaul, engineer training and workforce solutions under one roof. With operations across multiple states, CASA and ASQA approvals, and a track record of delivery for airlines, Defence suppliers and major operators, Sigma is known for being fast, technically sharp and execution-focused.

Talk to Sigma

Contact the Workforce team