Heavy Vehicle Mechanic - GSE - Brisbane

_{31st August, 2026}

Quick Overview
Role: Heavy Vehicle Plant Mechanic - Ground Support Equipment
City/Airport: Brisbane (YBBN), QLD
Aircraft: Ground Support Equipment
Shift: Day shift
Work Type: Ground Support Equipment Maintenance
Terms: Not specified
Fast Response: Hear Back in 7 Days

Role Description
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.

Contact
Phone:
02 7250 6186 — Elaine
02 9137 6831 — Jessica
02 4072 6121 — Allan
02 4072 5965 — James

Email:
careers@sigmaaerospace.com.au

Website:
https://careers.sigmaaerospace.com.au

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/sigmaaerospace/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/sigmaaerospace/

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sigmaaerospace