Technician - Specialist Systems
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Salary
- £46,345–£49,584 (depending on experience), plus £6,624 shift allowance , with structured progression linked to technical competency development. Shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off. Requirement: Minimum 3 years’ UK residency to meet CTC security clearance requirements.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining and optimising Heathrow's specialist operational systems, including cabin baggage screening equipment, PLC control systems, CCTV and FIDS platforms.
- Delivering preventative maintenance and responding to operational faults to ensure asset safety, reliability and availability.
- Diagnosing complex hardware, electrical and systems faults using analytical and data-driven approaches.
- Supporting advanced system configuration, upgrades, testing, commissioning and asset replacement programmes.
- Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset histories to support compliance and operational excellence.
- Promoting a strong safety culture and collaborating with operational teams, manufacturers and engineering specialists to enhance system performance.
Qualifications
- A recognised NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline, or a recognised indentured apprenticeship . Relevant qualifications may include EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) Level 3 NVQs in: Engineering Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical) Electrical & Electronic Engineering Electromechanical Engineering Mechatronic Engineering Controls Engineering Electrical Installation (including AM2)
- Engineering Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical)
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Controls Engineering
- Electrical Installation (including AM2)
- Please note: Standalone qualifications such as BTECs or degrees are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ and will only be accepted when supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.
- Full UK driving licence, with the ability to obtain and maintain airside permits and licences.
- Proven hands-on experience within a maintenance, operational or technical engineering environment.
- Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to safety and compliance.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- A proactive approach to continuous learning and technical development.
About Company
Be part of this city within a city. Every year, millions of people travel through Heathrow. Joining our Engineering team means being at the heart of a complex operation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make sure the airport is always running smoothly and keep passengers and planes moving.
Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The scope and variety of what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together we are responsible for the performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn. It means there are always a wide range of interesting development, construction and maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot of ways to develop your skills, career and reputation.
You’ll be part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about. It’s an exciting place to be, where every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities and you’ll be mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.
Company
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.
Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.
Working location
- This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world. Sustainable Travel to work
- Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access. Equal Opportunities
- As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
About Heathrow Airport Holdings Limited
Private UK airport holding company that owns Heathrow Airport and operates Heathrow Express for passengers and airlines.
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