Technician

Description

Joining Engineering means stepping into a role at the heart of Heathrow’s operation. We’re looking for skilled and safety-focused technicians to help deliver high-quality maintenance and engineering services across our airport facilities.

In this role, you’ll help ensure our assets remain safe, reliable, efficient, and fully compliant, supporting seamless passenger journeys and day‑to‑day operations. It’s a fast‑paced and rewarding environment where your expertise makes a real difference every day.

Please attach your CV and relevant NVQ qualifications so we can fully understand your experience and background. A member of our recruitment team will contact you if you meet the essential criteria.

Salary: starting salary of £46,345, plus shift allowance, rising incrementally in line with demonstrated competency.

We are recruiting technicians across various business units such as:

• Terminals (Airbridges, Automated Tray Return, HVAC, Water, Power and Lighting Systems).
• Hold Baggage Systems (hold baggage screening equipment)
• Specialist Systems (cabin baggage screening equipment, CCTV, access control and our Heart Control System).
• Tunnels (HVAC, Water, Power and Lighting Systems).

Potential shift options include:

• 2 days / 2 nights / 4 days off
• Permanent nights
• 3 weeks of days followed by 1 week of nights

Please indicate your preferred business area(s) and shift patterns within your application.

Responsibilities

• Enabling Heathrow’s passengers to experience the best airport service in the world, through maintaining a broad range of specialist equipment.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on assets.
• Investigating faulty or poor-performing assets, identifying improvements and implementing meaningful change to improve the airport experience.
• Keeping records up to date, for example, the maintenance history of our assets, to create efficiency and meet Heathrow’s regulatory requirements.
• Showcasing your passion for ‘doing the right thing’, by proactively spotting hazards, reducing risks, and creating a safer environment for all.
• Champion continuous improvement and best practice.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline. Please note a degree would not be equivalent to City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3.
• 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.