Technician - Terminal 4

Heathrow Airport Limited; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Market-leading pensions

Job summary

Heathrow Airport Limited is seeking a multi-skilled engineer for Terminal 4 maintenance. You will work on mechanical and electrical assets, ensuring reliable operations and timely maintenance across airside infrastructure.

The role requires hands-on experience, a relevant NVQ Level 3, and a full UK driving licence with airside access. You will be part of a safety-focused team delivering continuous improvements at a world-class airport.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience gained in an engineering environment.
• Analytical thinking and sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast-paced setting.
• Full UK driving licence with airside licences/permits eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance to Heathrow Terminal 4 assets.
• Diagnose faults and performance issues; implement effective improvements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance histories to drive efficiency.
• Support safety, compliance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure reliable operations.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical & Electrical) or equivalent

Job description

Be part of this city within a city. Every year,millions of people travelthrough Heathrow. Joining our Engineering teammeans being at the heart ofa complexoperation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make surethe airport is always running smoothlyand keeppassengers and planes moving.

Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The scopeand varietyof what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together weare responsible forthe performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn.Itmeans there are always a wide range of interesting development,constructionand maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot ofwaysto develop your skills,careerand reputation.

You’llbe part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about.It’san exciting place to be, where every day,you’lldiscover a world of fresh possibilitiesandyou’llbe mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.

Job Info

• Job Identification 5623
• Job Category Technical
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Heathrow Airport Limited, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW, GB
• Contract Type Permanent
• Working Pattern Shift based

Job Description

Be at the heart of Terminal 4, where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and optimising our assets that keeps airport operations running smoothly.

In this hands-on position, you’ll apply a broad, multi-skilled approach across mechanical and electrical assets, such as air bridges, automated tray returns, HVAC, power and lighting. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical assets within a high-demand, fast-paced setting.

You’ll be responsible for delivering both planned and corrective maintenance, while also contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, project delivery, and asset replacement programmes that enhance operational efficiency and resilience.

Working within a forward-thinking and innovative environment, you’ll collaborate with a dedicated team focused on safety, performance, and excellence, supporting the seamless operation of one of the world’s busiest airports.

Salary: Starting from £46,345- £49,584 (depending on experience).Successful candidates will benefit from a structured technical progression framework, with salary increases linked to the achievement of defined competencies and technical skills.

Shift pattern 4 on (2 days, 2 nights -12 hour shifts) and 4 days off.

Principal Accountabilities

• Deliver an exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Heathrow’s Terminal 4 assets.
• Carry out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably.
• Diagnose faults and performance issues, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions that enhance operational performance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, including asset maintenance histories, to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety by proactively identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and fostering a safe working environment for all.
• Champion continuous improvement, promoting best practice and contributing to ongoing operational excellence.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• You must hold a recognised multi-skilled, module-based NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification, or a recognised indentured apprenticeship, in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline.

Examples include a Level 3 EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) NVQ in one of the following areas:

• Engineering Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical modules)
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Electromechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Electrical Installation (including AM2)

Please note that standalone qualifications, such asBTECs or degrees, are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ. Therefore, they will not be accepted unless supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.

• Full UK driving licence including the ability to obtain and maintain airside licences and permits.
• Strong hands-on experience, gained within an engineering environment.
• Analytical thinking and sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast-paced setting.

About us

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.

Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.

It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working location

This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world. Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access. Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.