Service Technician

A fantastic opportunity for an Electrotechnical Technician based in or around Heathrow is available to join a specialist engineering business delivering and maintaining advanced electromechanical and automated systems within major airport environments.

This Electrotechnical Technician job offers the opportunity to work in a technically demanding airport environment, supporting the installation, commissioning, maintenance and fault-finding of specialist equipment. The role covers electrical, mechanical and automation systems, ensuring high levels of equipment reliability, availability and performance within a highly regulated environment.

• Install, commission and validate specialist electromechanical and automated equipment.
• Carry out equipment adjustments, configuration and functional testing.
• Perform planned preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and automation faults.
• Troubleshoot industrial electrical systems and power distribution equipment, including 400
  
  Hz systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial HVAC and PCA systems.
• Work on PLC and industrial automation control systems, including configuration and fault-finding.
• Test and troubleshoot sensors, actuators and control interfaces.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and P&.
• Provide technical support to airport teams, operators and customers.
• Respond to technical issues and emergency breakdowns when required.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and incident documentation.
• Ensure all work complies with airport safety, quality and regulatory requirements.

• Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Automation or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as an Electrotechnical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electromechanical Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, including LV/HV and power distribution.
• Strong hands-on electrical fault-finding and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with industrial automation and PLC systems, ideally Siemens, Schneider or similar.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and P&.
• Experience troubleshooting electromechanical equipment and automated systems.
• Experience with industrial HVAC or PCA systems would be advantageous.
• Strong multidisciplinary troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
• Previous experience in commissioning, servicing or maintaining industrial or technical equipment.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills with the ability to work autonomously.
• Flexibility to work within secured airport environments and undertake potential shift work.
• Experience with in an airport, aviation or Ground Support Equipment (GSE) environment would be advantageous.

This Electrotechnical Technician job in London offers an excellent opportunity to work on specialist engineering systems within a unique and technically demanding airport environment.

The role provides genuine variety across electrical engineering, automation, PLCs, electromechanical systems, HVAC, commissioning and fault-finding, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician or engineer who enjoys hands-on technical problem solving.

You’ll have the opportunity to work within secured airport environments, supporting specialist equipment that plays an important role in airport operations and aircraft turnaround.

If you’re looking for an Electrotechnical Technician job in Heathrow where you can utilise your electrical and automation skills, work on specialist equipment and take ownership of complex technical issues, this is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist engineering team.