Terminal 5 Multiskilled Maintenance Technician

Heathrow Airport; City Of London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Technical progression framework

Bonuses and pensions

Job summary

Heathrow Airport is seeking an experienced multi-skilled engineer to maintain and optimise Terminal 5 assets, ensuring safety, reliability and peak performance. You will handle planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced, safety‑critical environment.

This role offers a structured technical progression framework with salary progression tied to competencies, plus a shift allowance and a demanding but rewarding work schedule.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical and electrical engineering.
• Full UK driving licence with airside licences/permits.
• Strong hands-on experience in an engineering environment.
• Ability to prioritise in a complex, fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Terminal 5 assets.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure safe, reliable asset operation.
• Diagnose faults and improve performance; implement effective solutions.
• Maintain accurate records including maintenance histories for efficiency and compliance.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Analytical thinking

Prioritising in fast-paced settings

Problem solving

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical & Electrical) or equivalent

EAL/City & Guilds NVQ options (Electrical/Mechanical; Electromechanical; Mechatronic; Controls)

Job description

Heathrow Airport is seeking an experienced multi-skilled engineer to maintain and optimise Terminal 5 assets, ensuring safety, reliability and peak performance. You will handle planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced, safety‑critical environment.

This role offers a structured technical progression framework with salary progression tied to competencies, plus a shift allowance and a demanding but rewarding work schedule.