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Apprentice Engineer – Ground Support Equipment

Rushlift Limited · Gatwick · posted 20 October 2026

Wage
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
27 November 2026
Closing date
20 November 2026
Positions
1

Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.

Tasks to include:

  • 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

Your training

  • Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English and maths if required
  • One day a week practical and theory at the Langley College

Where it leads

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

About Rushlift Limited

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.

Things to consider

This can be a physically demanding job, involving lifting heavy objects, climbing, etc.

Applicants must 18 years of age or older: Rushflift GSE will only consider applicants of 18 years of age and older, due to the restrictions of anyone younger than this being able to access the airside part of the airports.

Desirable: Full UK Driving Licence.

Essential: A valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Able to obtain an airside pass which requires a criminal record check and 5-year history verification.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailTeam workingInitiativeWritten and spoken EnglishTrustworthy and Reliable

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and maths (grade 4/C and above) — essential

Where you'll work

  • Unit 1 Viewpoint, Perimeter Road South, Gatwick, RH6 0LP

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