Agricultural and Construction Machinery Mechanic (M/F/D)

About the job

Agricultural and Construction Machinery Mechanic (M/F/D)

Zurich, Zurich, CH

In 2024, Swissport International provided professional ground handling services for around 247 million passengers (2023: 232 million) and handled approximately 5 million tonnes of air freight in 117 air cargo halls worldwide (2023: 4.7 million). Several of their cargo halls are certified by the industry association IATA (CEIV Pharma) and the UK MHRA specifically for the demanding handling of pharmaceutical shipments. As of the end of December 2024, Swissport employs around 60,000 staff worldwide and operates at 276 airports in 45 countries across six continents.

Work where the world comes together – directly at Zurich Airport. With your expertise, you keep our specialised vehicles operational and the operation running smoothly. Technology, pace, and teamwork are exactly your thing? If technology is your passion and you love variety, then you are exactly right here.

AGRICULTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY MECHANIC (M/F/D)

LOCATION: ZURICH AIRPORT

WORKING HOURS: 80-100%

This is what you will be responsible for:

• You reliably and efficiently repair and maintain our Ground Support Equipment.
• Overhauls and technical modifications on specialised vehicles are part of your daily routine.
• With your expertise, you diagnose and resolve faults in hydraulics and electronics.
• You carefully document your work and actively contribute improvement suggestions.
• Together with your team, you ensure that flight operations run smoothly.

This could be your future working day: A Day in the Life as a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic

What you bring with you:

• You definitely have a technical flair – whether as a trained agricultural and construction machinery mechanic or as a skilled all-rounder in vehicle technology.
• Experience in electrical systems and/or hydraulics is an advantage; otherwise, you have the motivation to develop further in these areas.
• You understand German well enough to navigate the working day without difficulty.
• Resilience, an independent working style, and a high quality awareness characterise you.
• Flexible working hours in shift work between 06:00 and 23:30, including weekends, are feasible for you.

What you can look forward to:

• Attractive discounts on flight tickets with our airline partners.
• 39-hour week plus 5 weeks of holiday.
• An exciting and international working environment directly at the airport.
• Benefits on insurance, public transport, and partner products.
• Professional and personal development in an open culture with informal address.

Have we piqued your interest? We look forward to your application!