Supervising Engineering Technician

Newcastle International Airport Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional airport in England is seeking a highly experienced electrician or electrically focused supervisor to support the Principal Airport Engineer. This role involves supervising teams, ensuring that the Airport Terminal Building and wider infrastructure are maintained efficiently and safely. Candidates should possess a Level 3 Electrician qualification, IOSH Safety qualification, and strong expertise in building services, along with excellent communication skills. The airport is committed to maintaining high safety standards and delivering exceptional customer care.

Benefits

Free on-site car parking

Reduced parking charges

Generous annual leave

Access to pension scheme

On-site occupational health support

Employee discounts

Subsidised private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experienced electrician or electrically focused supervisor.
• Calm and methodical problem solver.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering Department personnel efficiently.
• Maintain the Airport Terminal Building and infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Life Safety Systems

HVAC and Building Management Systems

Building services

Electrical schematics

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Electrician Qualification

IOSH Safety Qualification

Job description

The role will support the Principal Airport Engineer by supervising Engineering Department personnel and ensuring that resources are deployed efficiently and cost-effectively. The role ensures that the Airport Terminal Building and wider airport infrastructure are maintained and repaired in line with recognised industry standards, while upholding the highest levels of safety, regulatory compliance, operational reliability, and customer care.

About you

You are a timeserved, highly experienced electrician or an electrically focused supervisor with a strong background in building services and maintenance. Your technical expertise spans a wide range of systems, including:

• Life Safety Systems, including fire alarms and emergency lighting testing
• HVAC and Building Management Systems
• Hot and cold water services
• Fixedwire and portable appliance testing
• Building fabric and general building services
• PLC systems and associated controls
• Computerbased maintenance and reporting systems

You are an effective and confident communicator, ensuring your team is fully informed through clear, consistent handovers, briefings, and updates on operational and departmental developments. You are equally comfortable managing internal engineering teams and external contractors, ensuring standards, timelines, and safety expectations are always met. Customer service is central to your approach. You work proactively with internal stakeholders and thirdparty partners to clarify maintenance needs, agree repair scopes, provide accurate updates on costs and parts, and ensure timely resolution of issues. Compliance and safety form the foundation of your work ethic. You ensure all health and safety arrangements align with the corporate Safety Management System, and that engineering equipment is properly maintained, tested, and documented in line with statutory requirements and industry best practice. You champion a safe, compliant operation by managing permits, risk assessments, and contractor controls to minimise risks and maintain a secure working environment.

• A calm, methodical approach to problem-solving, with the ability to prioritise effectively and guide your team through challenges.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and accurately interpret electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Capable of developing small electrical projects, including design, cable sizing, protection device selection, and producing all required documentation.
• General building maintenance experience across a range of systems.
• Flexibility to support your team during outofhours situations when needed.
• Level 3 Electrician Qualification.
• IOSH Safety Qualification (or equivalent).

Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world. The Airport is on track to welcome 5.4 million passengers in 2025 and thanks to its strong portfolio of 16 airline partners, passengers can choose from over 80 direct destinations and more than 300 onward connections worldwide. It makes a vital contribution to the regional economy, generating more than 1bn in GVA each year and around 3,200 people are employed on the Airport site. More than 17,000 jobs are supported through the business supply chain. The Airport s commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience has earned international recognition. It was named the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2024, marking the first time a UK Airport achieved this prestigious accolade. The Airport was also recognised as Best Airport in Europe , in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service and UK and Ireland Airport of the Year at the 2024 Travel Industry Awards. Airline partners continue to invest in its growth and easyJet will open a new three-aircraft base in March 2026, adding 11 new destinations, while Ryanair will base a third aircraft in winter 2025/26, launching five new winter routes. Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'. The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models. Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity. The Airport proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2025.

• Free on-site car parking whilst at work
• Reduced parking charges Park & Fly
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to contributory pension scheme
• Death in service
• Vehicle car scheme
• Tyne & Wear Metro season ticket
• Car servicing and repairs
• Access to World Duty Free
• On-site occupational health support
• On-site physiotherapist
• Employee assistance programme support
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets
• Company and Performance related bonus scheme
• Subsidised membership to our on-site gym

Newcastle Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.