At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and optimise assets at Heathrow's Terminal 4 for smooth airport operations.
- Company: Join Heathrow, one of the world's busiest airports, in a dynamic team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured progression, shift allowance, and excellent career growth.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative environment that enhances passenger experiences daily.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical and electrical engineering required.
The predicted salary is between 46345 - 49584 £ per year.
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Description Be at the heart of Terminal 4, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and optimising our assets that keeps airport operations running smoothly.
In this hands-on position, you’ll apply a broad, multi-skilled approach across mechanical and electrical assets, such as air bridges, automated tray returns, HVAC, power and lighting.
Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical assets within a high-demand, fast-paced setting.
You’ll be responsible for delivering both planned and corrective maintenance, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, project delivery, and asset replacement programmes that enhance operational efficiency and resilience.
Working within a forward-thinking and innovative environment, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team focused on safety, performance, and excellence, supporting the seamless operation of one of the world’s busiest airports.
Successful candidates will benefit from a structured technical progression framework, with salary increases linked to the achievement of defined competencies and technical skills.
Shift allowance: £6,624 Shift pattern 4 on (2 days, 2 nights -12 hour shifts) and 4 days off.
Responsibilities Deliver an exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Heathrow’s Terminal 4 assets.
Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably.
Diagnose faults and performance issues, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions that enhance operational performance.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including asset maintenance histories, to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by proactively identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and fostering a safe working environment for all.
Champion continuous improvement, promoting best practice and contributing to ongoing operational excellence.
Qualifications You must hold a recognised multi-skilled, module-based NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, or a recognised indentured apprenticeship, in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline.
Examples include a Level 3 EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) NVQ in one of the following areas: Engineering Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical modules) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Controls Engineering Electrical Installation (including AM2) Please note that standalone qualifications, such as BTECs or degrees , are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ.
Therefore, they will not be accepted unless supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.
Full UK driving licence including the ability to obtain and maintain airside licences and permits.
Strong hands-on experience, gained within an engineering environment.
Analytical thinking and sound problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast-paced setting.
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