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# Technician - Specialist Systems

- **Company:** Heathrow
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** £46,345.0 - £49,584.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** System Configuration, Data Analytics, Operational Systems
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d6649af3028a25ef

## About the Role

Requirement: Minimum 3 years' UK residency to meet CTC security clearance requirements., * A recognised NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline, or a recognised indentured apprenticeship .
Relevant qualifications may include EAL or City & Guilds (C&G) Level 3 NVQs in:

 + Engineering Maintenance (Electrical & Mechanical)
 + Electrical & Electronic Engineering
 + Electromechanical Engineering
 + Mechatronic Engineering
 + Controls Engineering
 + Electrical Installation (including AM2)

Please note: Standalone qualifications such as BTECs or degrees are not considered equivalent to a practically assessed NVQ and will only be accepted when supported by a relevant NVQ qualification.

 * Full UK driving licence, with the ability to obtain and maintain airside permits and licences.
 * Proven hands-on experience within a maintenance, operational or technical engineering environment.
 * Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to safety and compliance.
 * Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
 * A proactive approach to continuous learning and technical development.

## Description

* Maintaining and optimising Heathrow's specialist operational systems, including cabin baggage screening equipment, PLC control systems, CCTV and FIDS platforms.
 * Delivering preventative maintenance and responding to operational faults to ensure asset safety, reliability and availability.
 * Diagnosing complex hardware, electrical and systems faults using analytical and data-driven approaches.
 * Supporting advanced system configuration, upgrades, testing, commissioning and asset replacement programmes.
 * Maintaining accurate maintenance records and asset histories to support compliance and operational excellence.
 * Promoting a strong safety culture and collaborating with operational teams, manufacturers and engineering specialists to enhance system performance.