Airfield Lighting Technician: Maintain AGL & Lead Projects

Prestwick Spaceport; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is seeking an Airfield Ground Lighting technician to perform routine maintenance, servicing and fault rectification of electrical and airfield systems within the AGL scope. The role supports safety-critical operations and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure compliant, well-documented processes.

You will maintain AGL competency, operate test equipment, and assist in training apprentices, while adapting to shift work, including early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, face-to-face and radio/phone.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Shift flexibility, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Good physical fitness; role may involve standing for long periods and mobility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and servicing of electrical systems across the airport, including Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) equipment and associated field installations.
• Maintain AGL competency.
• Liaise with contractors in the maintenance of specialist systems, including High Voltage (HV).
• Support the preparation, establishment and implementation of appropriate working procedures to ensure documented processes for all equipment.
• Maintain documentary records of all work in support of regulatory requirements examined by external authorities (CAA/SARG, HSE).
• Work with other departments within the airport as required.
• Support recruitment, training and development of future AGL trainees/apprentices.
• Respond to emergency incidents and assist as needed.
• Carry out other duties including during winter operations, diversions and events.
• Oversee and deliver project works delegated by Manager Air Traffic Engineering (MATE).
• Operate test and measuring equipment to assist in tasks.
• Perform administration to coordinate the AGL subset of the ATE department.
• Continue self-development to increase skill sets and knowledge base.

Skills

Excellent communication

Work under pressure

Problem solving

Team player

Shifts flexibility

Physical fitness

Job description

Glasgow Prestwick Airport is seeking an Airfield Ground Lighting technician to perform routine maintenance, servicing and fault rectification of electrical and airfield systems within the AGL scope. The role supports safety-critical operations and collaborates with multiple departments to ensure compliant, well-documented processes.

You will maintain AGL competency, operate test equipment, and assist in training apprentices, while adapting to shift work, including early mornings, evenings,