Multi-skilled Engineer (Heathrow)

Options Resourcing Ltd; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Fuel card

On-call rota

Job summary

Options Resourcing Ltd. is recruiting for a Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias) based at Heathrow Airport to perform planned and reactive maintenance across building services.

The role includes electrical installations, inspections, and fault diagnosis within a specialist aviation environment, with travel to other London airports as needed. The successful candidate will work a 40-hour week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, plus a 1-in-4 on-call rota; salary is £45,000 per annum with a company

Qualifications

• Experience as a multiskilled maintenance engineer with electrical bias.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of electrical building services maintenance and PPM schedules.
• Experience in electrical installation, testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge (air conditioning and filters).
• Full UK driving licence; willing to travel between sites.
• Familiarity with CAFM and handheld PDA devices.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on building services.
• Electrical maintenance, testing, installation, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Support basic mechanical tasks including air conditioning.
• Diagnose faults and perform remedial repairs to minimise downtime.
• Ensure safety compliance and accurate maintenance records.
• Review RAMS and ensure contractors work safely.
• Use CAFM to record maintenance tasks.
• Travel to other London airports as required.

Skills

Multiskilled maintenance

Electrical bias

Fault diagnosis

CAFM familiarity

Full UK driving licence

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CAFM systems

Handheld PDA devices

Job description

Multiskilled Engineer (Electrical Bias)

• Location: Heathrow Airport, with occasional travel to other London airports
• Basic Salary: £45,000 per annum
• Benefits: Company car and fuel card
• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, plus a 1-in-4 on-call rota

About the Role

A leading facilities management company is currently recruiting for a Multiskilled Engineer with a strong electrical bias and basic mechanical skills to join their team, working on one of their global aviation contracts based at Heathrow Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance engineer to work within a specialist aviation environment, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across building services and associated systems. The role will be primarily based at Heathrow Airport, with occasional travel to other London airports as required.

Alongside a competitive basic salary of £45,000 per annum, the successful candidate will receive a company car and fuel card. The role also offers an additional standby payment and enhanced rates for emergency call-outs.

Working Hours and On-Call Package

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• 40 hours per week.
• 1-in-4 on-call rota.
• £125 standby payment.
• Minimum of four hours' pay when called out.
• Call-out payments at time-and-a-half or double time, depending on the applicable rate.
• Company car and fuel card provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, repairs and fault-finding across building services and equipment.
• Undertake electrical maintenance, installation, testing and inspection duties.
• Support basic mechanical maintenance tasks, including air conditioning and filter cleaning.
• Diagnose faults and complete remedial repairs to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure building systems and services operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections and repairs.
• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) before work is undertaken.
• Ensure third-party contractors carry out work safely, professionally and in line with site procedures.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies and site-specific requirements.
• Support the effective operation of critical and non-critical building systems.
• Use CAFM systems to manage and record planned and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Participate in the 1-in-4 on-call rota, responding to maintenance issues when required.
• Travel occasionally to other London airport locations to support the wider contract.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, with a strong electrical bias.
• Relevant electrical or mechanical engineering qualification.
• Good knowledge of electrical building services maintenance and general building PPM schedules.
• Experience in electrical installation, testing, inspection and fault diagnosis.
• Basic mechanical maintenance knowledge, including air conditioning and filter cleaning.
• Understanding of building critical and non-critical systems.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Good understanding of safe working practices and compliance requirements.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Familiarity with CAFM maintenance management systems and handheld PDA devices.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally between sites.

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• City & Guilds Electrical Inspection and Testing qualification, or equivalent.
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Basic mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Understanding of COSHH and the safe handling of substances.

Additional Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Option to purchase up to five additional days of annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance after one year of service.
• Company sick pay.
• Employee recognition and referral bonus schemes.
• Flexible benefits, including eye care vouchers, retail discounts, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and personal IT equipment loans.
• Access to wellbeing programmes and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7.
• One paid volunteering day per year to support the local community.
• Full induction and training.
• Uniform and PPE provided where applicable.
• Smartphone, tablet or laptop where applicable to the role.
• Access to online learning and career development opportunities