Technician - Terminal

Be part of this city within a city. Every year,millions of people travel through Heathrow. Joining our Engineering teammeans being at the heart ofa complex operation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make surethe 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 scopeand varietyof what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together weare responsible forthe performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn.

Itmeans there are always a wide range of interesting development,construction and maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot ofwaysto develop your skills,careerand reputation.

You’llbe part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about.

It’san exciting place to be, where every day,you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilitiesandyou’llbe mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.

• Job Identification 5623
• Job Category Technical
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Heathrow Airport Limited, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW
  , GB
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Pattern Shift based

Be at the heart of Terminal 4, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and optimising our assets that keeps airport operations running smoothly.

In this hands-on position, you’ll apply a broad, multi-skilled approach across mechanical and electrical assets, such as air bridges, automated tray returns, HVAC, power and lighting. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical assets within a high-demand, fast-paced setting.

You’ll be responsible for delivering both planned and corrective maintenance, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, project delivery, and asset replacement programmes that enhance operational efficiency and resilience.

Working within a forward-thinking and innovative environment, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team focused on safety, performance, and excellence, supporting the seamless operation of one of the world’s busiest airports.

Salary:
Starting from £46,345- £49,584 (depending on experience).Successful candidates will benefit from a structured technical progression framework, with salary increases linked to the achievement of defined competencies and technical skills.

Shift pattern 4 on (2 days, 2 nights
-12 hour shifts) and 4 days off.

• Deliver an exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Heathrow’s Terminal 4 assets.
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably.
• Diagnose faults and performance issues, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions that enhance operational performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including asset maintenance histories, to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by proactively identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and fostering a safe working environment for all.
• Champion continuous improvement, promoting best practice and contributing to ongoing operational excellence.

• You must hold a recognised multi-skilled, module-based NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, or a recognised indentured apprenticeship, in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline.

Examples include a Level 3 EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) NVQ in one of the following areas:

• Engineering Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical modules)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Electrical Installation (including AM2)

Please note that standalone qualifications, such as
BTECs or degrees
, are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ. Therefore, they will not be accepted unless supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.

• Full UK driving licence including the ability to obtain and maintain airside licences and permits.
• Strong hands-on…