Apprentice Service Technician

Job Description

Apprentice Mechatronics Service Technician

Vanderlande is the market leader in innovative and efficient logistics process automation for airports and parcel operations. We are also a leading supplier of warehouse automation solutions.

We have a long‑standing and strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport. Handling more than 80 million passengers a year, Heathrow is one of the world’s busiest airports. Every one of those passengers expects their luggage to arrive at the correct destination. This is where Vanderlande plays a crucial role. We take responsibility for the performance, operation, and maintenance of Heathrow’s baggage handling systems.

You will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Mechatronics Service Technician qualification delivered through Uxbridge College.

• Three to four days per week spent at college.
• Remaining days onsite at London Heathrow Airport working alongside our Service Technician teams.

• Primarily based onsite at Heathrow, gaining hands‑on experience in a live airport environment.
• Continued support and development from experienced Vanderlande technicians and Learning & Development teams.
• One day per week at college to continue working towards and completing the BTEC qualification.

As an Apprentice Mechatronics Service Technician, you will help keep Heathrow’s baggage systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will be involved in tasks such as:

• Maintaining and optimising a wide range of automated systems and machinery.
• Assisting with corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
• Supporting fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, and basic control systems.
• Working collaboratively with experienced technicians to keep the system operating to the highest standards.

• A willingness to learn from our experienced technicians.
• A positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Reliability and a strong approach to safety.
• A genuine interest in engineering maintenance.

• A Level 2 qualification in either an electrical or mechanical discipline.
• GCSEs graded 9–4 (A–C) in Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2.
• An interest in engineering, automation, or maintaining technical equipment.

• 288 Hours Holiday.
• Aviva Medical Cover & Pension.
• 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.
• Achievers as a social recognition platform that also offers a free reward each month including cycle to work scheme and a scheme to spread the cost of new home tech.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities for career progression.

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard 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.