Job Description
hackajob is collaborating with Heathrow to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
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Description
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Be at the core of Heathrow’s Track Transit System (TTS), where you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and optimising the specialist equipment that keeps airport operations running smoothly.
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In this hands-on position, you’ll apply a broad, multi-skilled approach across our track transit system and pods. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical assets within a high-demand, fast-paced setting.
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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.
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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.
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Salary: starting from £46,345- 49,584. We are committed to investing in our technicians and supporting long-term career growth. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to progress through a structured pay progression framework, with salary increases linked to the achievement of defined technical competencies and skills.
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Shift allowance: £6,624
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Shift pattern: 2 days, 2 nights, 4 days off
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Responsibilities
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- Delivering an exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Heathrow’s TTS assets.
- Carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably.
- Diagnosing faults and performance issues, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing effective solutions that enhance operational performance.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records, including asset maintenance histories, to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Demonstrating a strong commitment to safety by proactively identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and fostering a safe working environment for all.
- Championing continuous improvement, promoting best practice and contributing to ongoing operational excellence.
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Qualifications
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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.
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Examples include a Level 3 EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) NVQ in one of the following areas:
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- Engineering Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical modules)
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electromechanical Engineering
- Mechatronic Engineering
- Controls Engineering
- Electrical Installation (including AM2)
- Rail maintenance (eg rolling stock, signalling)
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Please note that standalone qualifications, such as BTECs or degrees, are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ. Therefore, they will not be accepted unless supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.
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- 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.
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