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Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical assets within a high-demand, fast-paced setting.\nYou’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.\nWorking 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.\nSalary: S tarting 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.\nShift allowance: £6,624\nShift pattern 4 on (2 days, 2 nights -12 hour shifts) and 4 days off.\n Deliver an exceptional passenger experience by maintaining and optimising Heathrow’s Terminal 5 assets.\nCarry out both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably. \nDiagnose faults and performance issues, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions that enhance operational performance. \nMaintain accurate and up-to-date records, including asset maintenance histories, to drive efficiency and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. \nDemonstrate a strong commitment to safety by proactively identifying hazards, mitigating risks, and fostering a safe working environment for all. \nChampion continuous improvement, promoting best practice and contributing to ongoing operational excellence. \n 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.\nExamples include a Level 3 EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) NVQ in one of the following areas:\nEngineering Maintenance (Electrical and Mechanical modules) \nElectrical and Electronic Engineering \nElectromechanical Engineering \nMechatronic Engineering \nControls Engineering \nElectrical Installation (including AM2) \nPlease note that standalone qualifications, such as BTECs or degrees, are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ. 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