Airport Electrotechnical Technician – Automation & PLCs

Octagon Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon Group is seeking an Electrotechnical Technician for Heathrow to install, commission and maintain advanced electromechanical and automated systems in a regulated airport environment. You will support fault-finding, testing and commissioning while ensuring high reliability and availability of equipment.

The role covers electrical, mechanical and automation systems with strong emphasis on safety, documentation and customer liaison.

Qualifications

• 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&ID diagrams.
• 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 within an airport, aviation or Ground Support Equipment (GSE) environment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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 400Hz 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&ID diagrams.
• 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.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Industrial automation

PLC troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Education

Electrical Eng./HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLCs

Schneider PLCs

Job description

Octagon Group is seeking an Electrotechnical Technician for Heathrow to install, commission and maintain advanced electromechanical and automated systems in a regulated airport environment. You will support fault-finding, testing and commissioning while ensuring high reliability and availability of equipment.

The role covers electrical, mechanical and automation systems with strong emphasis on safety, documentation and customer liaison.