Maintenance Technician

dnata; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on site

Free tea and coffee

Simply health Plan

Refer a Friend Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Apprenticeship programme

Job summary

dnata Catering UK is seeking a Maintenance professional to support high-volume aviation catering operations at London Heathrow. You will maintain machinery and systems, develop preventive maintenance programs, and work with external vendors to keep equipment reliable and compliant with health and safety standards.

The role covers hot kitchens, cold prep, storage, dispatch, plant rooms, and HVAC; you will troubleshoot issues, keep records, and order spare parts while meeting deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Maintenance, preferably in food industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with maintenance management software.

Responsibilities

• Working to develop and implement maintenance procedures, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Maintain all machinery, equipment, and systems to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including regular safety inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions promptly.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory.
• Prepare requests for the ordering of spare parts and materials as needed to support maintenance activities.

Skills

Maintenance

Problem solving

Health & safety

Communication

Pressure handling

Machinery knowledge

CMMS

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Description

Department: Maintenance

Location: London Heathrow

Who are we?

Dnata is one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers. We provide a comprehensive range of inflight catering, onboard retail, supply chain and logistics services at all major and regional airports across the UK. Dnata Catering provide expertly crafted inflight catering services, delivering fresh and high-quality meals at major and regional airports across the UK. As the leading Halal caterer in the UK, we also provide tailored experiences to meet each customer’s unique needs. We’re a leader in VIP catering, offering bespoke inflight to private and charter clients.

This role operates in a high-volume, time-sensitive aviation catering environment where equipment reliability, temperature control, and hygiene are critical.

The role covers hot kitchens, cold prep areas, chilled/frozen storage, dispatch zones, plant rooms, and roof-mounted HVAC plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Working to develop and implement maintenance procedures, schedules, and preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Maintain all machinery, equipment, and systems to ensure they are in optimal working condition.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialized maintenance or repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including regular safety inspections.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures, diagnose issues, and implement effective solutions promptly.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and inventory.
• Prepare requests for the ordering of spare parts and materials as needed to support maintenance activities.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience in Maintenance, preferably in food industry.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Technical knowledge of machinery and equipment.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with maintenance management software.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be part of the Emirates global family.
• Free breakfast, lunch and dinner on site
• Free tea and coffee
• Simply health Plan
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Discounted gym membership at over 2000 gyms nationwide
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Opportunity to enhance your learning through our inhouse apprenticeship programme

If you're invited to interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to ensure you're cleared for take-off and able to perform at your best. We’re committed to making the recruitment journey as smooth and inclusive as possible.

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