Mechanical + Electrical Engineers

Proactive Global

Windsor, GB

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Why this role

Pace

Steady

The job demands a rapid response to breakdown situations and the ability to handle a high volume of maintenance tasks, as evidenced by the need to 'carry out effective corrective maintenance regimes' and 'ensure contract service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved and improved'.

Collaboration

Medium

Engineers will collaborate with a team to maintain systems and provide cover for other service technicians, indicating a need for strong teamwork and communication skills, as highlighted by the requirement to 'work as a member of a team'.

Autonomy

Medium

While working in a team, engineers are expected to work independently on their own initiative, as shown by the need to 'plan and prioritize workload' and 'work on own initiative'.

Decision Impact

Individual

Decisions made by engineers can significantly impact the airport's operations, as seen in the need to 'ensure the productivity and output of the airport's baggage and cargo handling systems' and 'carry out effective root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues'.

Role Level

Individual Contributor

The complexity of the role is high, involving a range of tasks from preventative maintenance to troubleshooting electrical faults, as indicated by the need to 'troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults in a range of field devices' and 'enter all work carried out and parts used into the Maximo system'.

Career Pivot Friendly

Welcomes transferable skills

Individuals with experience in FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing can easily transition into this role, as the job requires similar skills and knowledge, making it a suitable next step for those looking to expand their career in maintenance and engineering.

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

reduced downtime
improved SLAs

Typical background

time served apprenticeshipCity & Guilds/NVQ level 3

Transferable backgrounds

Coming from Mechanical Engineer in a manufacturing plant
mechanical maintenance · troubleshooting
The experience in maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical systems in a manufacturing setting directly translates to the role's requirement for performing maintenance duties and troubleshooting equipment.
Coming from Electrical Technician in an automated warehouse
electrical maintenance · root cause analysis
The background in electrical maintenance and conducting root cause analysis in an automated warehouse environment aligns well with the job's need to troubleshoot electrical faults and identify the root causes of issues.

Skills & requirements

Required

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringMaintenance

Preferred

Lean Six SigmaPLC

Stack & domain

MaintenanceTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisCMMS SystemsPlcsDiagnosticsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkCity & GuildsNVQAirportBaggage HandlingCargo Handling

About the role

This role involves maintaining and troubleshooting baggage and cargo handling systems at London Heathrow Airport, requiring a blend of mechanical and electrical expertise and a commitment to safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates are those who thrive in fast-paced environments and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Original posting from Proactive Global

Mechanical + Electrical Engineers
London Heathrow Airport
£50,000 per year
4 on 4 off Days & Nights
Overview:
Our client is seeking skilled mechanical and electrical engineers to join their team at London Heathrow Airport. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the productivity and output of the airport's baggage and cargo handling systems by performing maintenance duties in compliance with health and safety regulations, quality standards, and team working practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out planned preventative maintenance on all equipment, ensuring "right first time" repairs and proactive identification of potential issues.
Respond quickly to breakdown situations and carry out effective corrective maintenance regimes.
Troubleshoot and rectify electrical faults in a range of field devices, including motor controllers, sensors, and scanners.
Enter all work carried out and parts used into the Maximo system.
Demonstrate problem-solving skills and carry out effective root cause analysis to identify and resolve issues.
Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with customers face-to-face, via email, or on the phone.
Ensure that contract service level agreements (SLAs) are consistently achieved and improved.
Provide cover for other service technicians and shifts when necessary.
Adhere to company legislative Health & Safety regulations and policies at all times, ensuring a safe and tidy working environment.Requirements:
Time served apprenticeship or equivalent.
City & Guilds/NVQ level 3 or above in maintenance mechanical/electrical discipline.
Previous experience within an FMCG manufacturing or automated warehousing environment (desirable).
Ability to obtain and maintain a full airside pass.
Lean Six Sigma trained to a minimum of yellow belt or demonstrable experience in CI project delivery.
Good interpersonal skills and able to communicate precisely both in writing and verbally at all levels.
Computer literate and able to use CMMS systems.
Ability to read and interpret drawings.
Ability to plan and prioritize workload, work on own initiative as well as a member of a team, and work overtime as required.
Smart appearance, professional behaviour, and respectful attitude to all people.
Desirable: 18th edition, ONC/HNC, multiskilled, experience in using PLCs and diagnostics, experience in training/coaching.Essential:
This is a permanent position and will be working at Heathrow Airport, the below will need to be completed to be allowed access to work at Heathrow.
5 Year work history or reference check
Criminal record checkIf you have a passion for maintenance and want to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Laura on (phone number removed) or
Why work with Proactive?
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Source: Proactive Global careers