Service Technician

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Harlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics automation company is seeking a Service Technician to oversee maintenance operations at Heathrow Airport. This role involves ensuring operational efficiency, handling mechanical and electrical faults, and working in various conditions, including high noise levels. Essential qualifications include a City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 in mechanical/electrical maintenance. Opportunities for career progression are available within a challenging work environment.

Benefits

YuLife Wellbeing membership

Achievers recognition platform

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Willing to work shifts including nights.
• Experience with maintenance planning.
• Ability to adhere to safety regulations in noisy and restrictive environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance duties to ensure equipment availability and productivity.
• Carry out preventive and periodic maintenance.
• Resolve mechanical, electrical, and control technical faults.

Skills

Mechanical fault resolution

Electrical fault resolution

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 in maintenance mechanical / electrical discipline

Job description

Overview

Vanderlande is a global leader in logistics process automation, delivering advanced solutions to airports, parcel networks, and distribution centres worldwide. They are now looking for a Service Technician to join their team, and assist in the delivery of seamless operational efficiency. Working within London Heathrow Airport, the Service Technician will be performing maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output, equipment availability, health & safety compliance and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring a top condition of the various installations
• Responsible for performing malfunction and maintenance work as well as carrying out preventive and periodic maintenance, in collaboration with colleagues.
• Resolving mechanical, electrical and any control technical faults

Key Benefits

• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers
• Achievers - Employee social recognition and rewards platform.
• A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression

Working Conditions

• Walking and Mobility: This role requires extensive walking, including navigating various levels of the baggage systems and working at heights. Candidates must be comfortable with prolonged periods of walking and standing.
• Heavy Lifting: The position involves lifting and moving heavy objects including baggage, motors, and rollers, with weights up to 75kg. Proper lifting techniques and safety protocols must be always followed.
• Restrictive Spaces: Work will frequently take place in restrictive spaces. Candidates should be able to work comfortably in tight areas and follow all safety guidelines for such environments.
• Noise Levels: The work environment may have high noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, and adherence to safety regulations regarding noise exposure is mandatory. Any pre-existing medical history that you feel may affect your ability to perform the duties of the role, must be taken into consideration when applying.

Essential Criteria

• City & Guilds / NVQ level 3 or above in maintenance mechanical / electrical discipline.
• Willing to work shifts (including nights)
• Experience with maintenance planning

Desirable Criteria

• 18th Edition (BS 7671 / wiring regs)
• You have gained experience within an FMCG manufacturing or automated environment
• Experience in training / coaching

Vanderlande has a strong strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport. Heathrow, with more than 80 million passengers a year, is the most active airport in Europe having the most connections to other airports. All these passengers expect their luggage to reach the same destination. That's where Vanderlande comes in as a strategic partner with full responsibility of the performance and maintenance of Heathrow's baggage handling systems.