Maintenance Engineer

Innovate Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A global maintenance service provider is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to work hands-on at Heathrow Airport. You will maintain cargo-handling equipment, ensuring functionality through planned and preventative maintenance. The role offers ongoing training for progression in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have strong engineering skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on capability to resolve day-to-day maintenance issues effectively.
• Demonstrable ability to absorb complex systems knowledge.
• Able to accurately interpret manuals and deliver working capability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electrical and mechanical elements of the MHE system.
• Carry out all PPM in line with set schedules.
• Assist in preparation of reports for the Engineering Manager.

Skills

Engineering Analytical skills

Proactive Teamwork

Fault-finding

Hands-on capability

Working knowledge of material handling equipment

Knowledge of Engineering drawings

Tools

Common power tools

Professional and hand tools

Job description

Job details

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 16:00 (+ on-call, 1 week in 3)
• Salary: £45,000 p/a + £5,886.32 p/a On-call allowance paid monthly = £50,886.32 p/a
• Location: Heathrow, London
• SECURITY CHECKS: This role will be working air-side so you will undergo security check and clearance. We will ask for evidence to meet this criteria on application discussion.

Are you a Maintenance Engineer from an industrial, manufacturing, or similar background looking to join a large, global company offering a unique and exciting role based at Heathrow Airport? Are you looking for a long‑term career in a business that invests heavily into their employees through ongoing training and development courses, with plenty of room to progress into senior roles? In this hands‑on maintenance position, you will be working on a range of cargo‑handling equipment, at a major world cargo hub at Heathrow Airport.

Your work will include PPM and RM of cargo/material handling equipment, conveyors, sensors, motors, etc, with training given if needed. You will ensure the system's functionality and reliability by carrying out planned and preventative maintenance, as well as fault finding and repairs. You will report to the UK Engineering Manager and work within a team setting to provide a highly effective and efficient maintenance service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electrical and mechanical elements of the MHE system
• Carry out all PPM (Planned and Preventative Maintenance) in line with set schedules for the system and sub-systems to comply with relevant Industry, H&S, legislative and Company standards
• Assist in preparation of reports as requested by the UK Engineering Manager.

Requirements

• Hands‑on capability to resolve day‑to‑day maintenance issues in an effective and timely manner
• Engineering Analytical skills and Fault‑finding
• Proactive Teamwork and communication
• Demonstrable ability to absorb complex systems knowledge
• Ability to learn and demonstrate the execution of new skills when given appropriate training
• Working knowledge of material handling equipment
• An appreciation of project management
• Knowledge of Engineering drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Appreciation of planned preventative maintenance schedules
• Confident use of common power tools, professional and hand tools
• Able to accurately interpret manuals and drawings to deliver working capability (mechanics, electrics, pneumatics, hydraulics)