At a Glance
- Tasks: Weld, fabricate, and machine bespoke products for Heathrow's operational needs.
- Company: Join a skilled engineering team at Heathrow with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible shifts, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and recognition in craftsmanship.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by solving problems and delivering high-quality solutions.
- Qualifications: Experience in welding, fabrication, or machining with strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 40016 - 40016 £ per year.
hackajob is collaborating with Heathrow to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Description At Heathrow, our Manufacturing Production Workshop is a small but highly skilled engineering team with a big reputation across the airport.
Our motto is simple: "You Break It, We Make It." From designing and manufacturing enclosures, ramps, barriers, machine guarding, frames, cabinets and trolleys, to creating one-off bespoke solutions for operational teams, no two days are the same.
If you take pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift
Pattern: 4 x 10 hour shifts Monday to Thursday (07:00-17:00), 1 x 10 hour night per month (19.00-05.00).
Responsibilities You'll be part of a dedicated team that designs, fabricates, manufactures and installs practical engineering solutions across the Heathrow campus.
You'll: Weld, fabricate and machine bespoke products and components.
Manufacture and repair items including enclosures, ramps, barriers, bins, guarding, cabinets, trolleys and specialist equipment.
Interpret drawings, sketches and customer requirements to deliver high-quality finished products.
Work directly with customers to understand challenges and create practical solutions.
Install finished products safely within operational environments.
Ensure all work meets Heathrow standards and ASIAD compliance requirements where applicable.
Support sustainable manufacturing by reducing waste, repurposing materials and identifying innovative ways of working.
Deliver projects safely, efficiently and always on time.
Qualifications We're interested in people who combine technical ability with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
You'll ideally have: Experience in welding, fabrication and/or machining (NVQ L3/City and Guilds) Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
Experience using workshop machinery and engineering equipment.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
A proactive and flexible approach to work.
A positive "can-do" attitude and commitment to delivering results.
From creating infrastructure for new initiatives to supporting operational teams with bespoke manufacturing solutions, our work has a visible impact across the airport.
We consistently receive recognition for our attention to detail, quality workmanship and dedication to our customers.
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