Technician - Specialist Systems

Heathrow; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Heathrow invites applications for a Specialist Systems Engineering role to maintain and enhance critical systems such as cabin baggage screening equipment, CCTV, PLC control systems and FIDS. You will work across diverse technologies, supporting maintenance, fault diagnosis, upgrades and continuous improvement to boost asset reliability and passenger experience.

The position offers a structured progression path and a competitive salary with a shift allowance, reflecting experience and security

Qualifications

• Maintains and improves Heathrow's critical operational systems.
• Diagnoses faults and implements repairs across multiple technologies.
• Contributes to technical upgrades and capacity improvements.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and passenger experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Heathrow’s critical operational systems across technologies.
• Support fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and timely repairs.
• Implement technical upgrades and participation in improvement projects.

Skills

Maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Technical upgrades

Continuous improvement

Tools

CCTV systems

PLC control systems

FIDS

Job description

Join Heathrow’s Specialist Systems Engineering team and support the critical technologies that enable the safe and efficient movement of millions of passengers each year. In this hands on engineering role, you’ll maintain and enhance Heathrow’s critical operational systems, including cabin baggage screening equipment, CCTV, PLC control systems and Flight Information Display Systems (FIDS). Working across a diverse range of technologies, you’ll support maintenance, fault diagnosis, technical upgrades and continuous improvement initiatives that drive asset reliability, operational performance and the passenger experience. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy technical variety, problem-solving and continuous learning in a highly collaborative environment.

Salary: £46,345–£49,584 (depending on experience), plus £6,624 shift allowance, with structured progression linked to technical competency development.
Shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off.
Requirement: Minimum 3 years’ UK residency to meet CTC security clearance requirements.