Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician

Liverpool Airport Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool John Lennon Airport seeks an Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician for planned preventative and corrective maintenance of Airfield Lighting systems. The ideal candidate has an NVQ in electrical engineering with strong teamwork and communication skills. This full-time position involves a 4 on 4 off shift pattern, working 42 hours a week and includes on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in electrical engineering required.
• Good level of computer literacy desired.
• Ability to work under pressure is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on Airfield Lighting systems ensuring compliance.
• Conduct runway lighting inspections and manage stock control.
• Communicate with external contractors effectively.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Team working

Communication

Education

NVQ or equivalent in electrical engineering

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Salary £31,427.35 (rising to £36,667.24 with experience)

Closing: 26/06/2025 23:59

This is a Permanent , Full Time vacancy.

The Vacancy

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is looking to recruit an Aeronautical Ground Lighting Technician to join our team.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake planned preventative and corrective maintenance, on the Airfield Lighting systems, ensuring compliance with EASA and ICAO regulations. They may also be expected to assist in the maintenance of critical plant across the airport as and when required. This includes airfield and car park high mast lighting.

They will be trained to conduct regulatory MALMS runway lighting inspections to ensure that the Air Ground Lighting systems are operating to specified standards. It will be expected that the successful candidate is able to prioritise and progress maintenance issues and drive their resolution ensuring operations continue safely.

They must liaise with external contractors ensuring a high quality of work standards are maintained and liaise with the AGL Team Leader to ensure stock control and administrative duties are completed to departmental standards.

They should be able to communicate effectively as and when required with other departments and comply and co-operate with the company’s Safety Management System.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a relevant qualification and experience in electrical engineering (NVQ or equivalent).

We are also looking for candidates who have a good level of computer literacy, excellent team working skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.

The hours of work will be 42 per week working a 4 on 4 off daysshift cycle. There will also be a requirement to cover on-call during evenings & weekends.

To apply for this position please submit your CV by clicking 'apply' above. If you wish to discuss this vacancy further, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Department on 0151 907 1634 [e-mail] .

The Company

Liverpool John Lennon Airport is the award winning Faster, Easier, Friendlier Airport of choice for passengers from across the North West and North Wales. We are recognised for our excellent customer experience with a relaxed hassle-free environment, best in class operational performance and we are helping to make air travel accessible to all. Direct flights from Liverpool serve around 70 destinations in the UK and across Europe, with onward connections to the USA.

There has never been a more exciting time to join our team with passenger numbers this year set to reach 5 million once again, with flights by Jet2 and well established and growing operations with easyJet, Ryanair and other airlines meaning more passengers from across the region are able to take advantage of the benefits of flying from Liverpool.

In addition, we have been awarded Investors in People Gold accreditation and we are also one of the UK’s best performing airports when it comes to flight punctuality with positive passenger feedback at an all-time high, and Which? declaring us the best UK Airport in 2023!

We value, respect and encourage our colleagues to be their unique selves which enables us to access a diverse range of ideas and be creative. While Diversity & Inclusion has long been a business priority, we know we have work to do, and we are actively committed to building an inclusive culture that provides equal opportunity and encourages, supports and celebrates diversity.

If you want to be a part of our amazing team and contribute to our ongoing growth and success, and deliver a Faster, Easier and Friendlier experience for all, please do not hesitate to apply for one of our roles.