Mechanical + Electrical Engineers

Proactive Global; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking skilled mechanical and electrical engineers for a permanent role at Heathrow Airport. Responsibilities include maintaining baggage and cargo handling systems, troubleshooting faults, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates should hold a City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above and have a proactive approach to problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing environment is desirable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.
• Lean Six Sigma trained to at least yellow belt or demonstrable experience in CI project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdown situations.
• Maintain a professional manner when dealing with customers.

Skills

Proactive identification of potential issues

Troubleshooting electrical faults

Interpersonal communication

Using CMMS systems

Planning and prioritizing workload

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above in mechanical/electrical discipline

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical + Electrical Engineers

London Heathrow Airport

£50,000 per year

4 on 4 off Days & Nights

Overview

Our client is seeking skilled mechanical and electrical engineers to join their team at London Heathrow Airport. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the productivity and output of the airport's baggage and cargo handling systems by performing maintenance duties in compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and team working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on all equipment, ensuring "right first time" repairs and proactive identification of potential issues.
• Respond quickly to breakdown situations and carry out effective corrective maintenance regimes.
• Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults in a range of field devices, including motor controllers, sensors, and scanners.
• Enter all work carried out and parts used into the Maximo system.
• Demonstrate problem‑solving skills and carry out effective root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
• Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers face‑to‑face, via email, or on the phone.
• Ensure that contract service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved and improved.
• Provide cover for other service technicians and shifts when necessary.
• Adhere to company legislative Health & Safety regulations and policies at all times, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment.

Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent.
• City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above in maintenance mechanical/electrical discipline.
• Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing environment (desirable).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.
• Lean Six Sigma trained to a minimum of yellow belt or demonstrable experience in CI project delivery.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate precisely both in writing and verbally at all levels.
• Computer literate and able to use CMMS systems.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings.
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload, work on own initiative as well as a member of a team, and work overtime as required.
• Smart appearance, professional behaviour, and respectful attitude to all people.

Desirable

• 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, experience in using PLCs and diagnostics, experience in training/coaching.

Essential

This is a permanent position and will be working at Heathrow Airport; the following will need to be completed to be allowed access to work at Heathrow.

• 5‑Year work history or reference check.
• Criminal record check.

If you have a passion for maintenance and want to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Laura at (phone number removed).

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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