Airport Electrotechnical Technician: Automation & PLCs
Octagon Group
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Job summary
Octagon Group in London/Heathrow is seeking an Electrotechnical Technician to support installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced electromechanical and automated systems within the airport environment.
You will diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and automation systems, read schematics and P&ID diagrams, and work to regulatory safety standards. This is a hands-on role requiring autonomous, customer-facing collaboration on site.
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent in Electrical/Industrial disciplines.
- Experience as an Electrotechnical Technician or similar.
- Strong knowledge of LV/HV power distribution.
- Experience with Siemens or Schneider PLC systems.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams.
- Customer-facing and autonomous working style.
- Airport environment experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission and validate specialist electromechanical equipment.
- Perform maintenance and fault-finding of automation systems.
- Diagnose electrical, mechanical and automation faults.
- Read electrical schematics, mechanical drawings and P&ID diagrams.
- Provide technical support to airport teams and customers.
- Ensure work complies with airport safety and regulatory requirements.
- Complete service reports and maintenance records.
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Job description
Octagon Group in London/Heathrow is seeking an Electrotechnical Technician to support installation, commissioning and maintenance of advanced electromechanical and automated systems within the airport environment.
You will diagnose faults across electrical, mechanical and automation systems, read schematics and P&ID diagrams, and work to regulatory safety standards. This is a hands-on role requiring autonomous, customer-facing collaboration on site.
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