CST Support Engineer in Harrow

Working within Heathrow T2, the Low-Level Controls Engineer will be responsible for the investigation and resolution of complex technical faults in the Low-Level control equipment including analysis of data, improvement and optimisation within the baggage handling system. The engineer will also have a good appreciation of both high level and electro-mechanical equipment and the interfaces with the low level.

Location: London - Heathrow Airport (All Terminals)

Contract Type: Permanent

Role Overview: This role would suit somebody who has a perfectionist approach to situations and enjoys researching facts and information. You should be capable of communicating at various levels within the organisation about technical solutions. The achievement of results and the need to be involved in a variety of tasks which call for accuracy and attention to detail are aspects of the job. Standard operating procedures, adherence to rules and systems and the ability to maintain quality and standards are also important. If you are consistent, adaptable, precise, careful, alert, inquisitive, enjoy working on technical solutions and confident within a specific area of expertise then this role would suit you.

Your Responsibilities And Activities Will Include:

• Able to lead complex and critical control incidents
• Able to interface directly with the duty manager and high level teams during P1/P2 events.
• To be able to fault find communication issues between HLC and LLC components
• To monitor and oversee the provision of 2nd/3rd line support to integrated technologies.
• Seen by the customer as a system expert in specialist technologies and system behaviour
• Able to build and maintain good relationships with our customer and other Heathrow suppliers
• Project and demonstrate to the customer, expertise in our OEM equipment.
• Maintain a customer focus and align with their goals and targets where possible
• Drives not only self but LLC engineers to resolve incidents and fulfil work orders within agreed SLAs
• Accurate and detailed handover of information during incidents, work orders or investigations and between shifts
• To maintain and update as required Specialist OEM Controls - at LHR for Baggage Systems
• To provide specialist support for OEM PLC’s, Safety PLC’s, etc.
• To support and maintain the documentation and software repositories (CM Synergy, Version)

Role Qualification And Skills:

• Electrical/controls engineering qualifications to HNC or equivalent
• Experience dealing with software version control
• Strong knowledge of PLC’s
• Knowledge of fieldbus technology
• Knowledge of drive technologies
• Experience of problem solving in previous roles
• Experience of airport or material handling systems preferred
• Knowledge of Heathrow Baggage systems (Ideal)

What We Offer:

• 28 days annual leave (excluding public holidays)
• Bupa Medical Cover
• YuLife – Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Yellow Nest is a salary exchange scheme that reduces childcare costs for parents and employers
• Pension with Aviva
• Access to Achievers an award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts

Diversity & Inclusion: Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regards to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age marital status or disability status. If you feel there is a barrier that potentially prevents you from applying, we are always happy to discuss or explore any reasonable adjustments that can be made to support your application.