Technician - Specialist Systems

At Heathrow, no two days are the same. Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for maintaining and enhancing the critical technologies that keep one of the world's busiest airports operating safely and efficiently. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, working with diverse technologies and continuously developing their skills.

• 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.

• 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)

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.