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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

Technician - Hold Baggage System

Salary

£46,345 plus £6,624 shift allowance per year

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Description

Join the Engineering team at Heathrow Airport Limited as a Technician - Hold Baggage System. You'll play a vital role in maintaining and optimising the specialist screening equipment that keeps airport operations running smoothly.

The role involves applying a broad, multi-skilled approach across mechanical, electrical, electronic, and IT disciplines. You'll deliver planned and corrective maintenance, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, project delivery, and asset replacement programmes.

As a Technician - Hold Baggage System, you'll:

  • Maintain and optimise Heathrow's Hold Baggage System assets to deliver an exceptional passenger experience
  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure assets operate safely and reliably
  • Diagnose faults and performance issues, identify improvement opportunities, and implement effective solutions
  • Maintain accurate records, including asset maintenance histories
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and champion continuous improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A recognised multi-skilled, module-based NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) qualification in a relevant mechanical and electrical engineering discipline
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain airside licences and permits
  • Strong hands-on experience in an engineering environment
  • Analytical thinking and sound problem-solving skills
  • Ability to prioritise in a complex and fast-paced setting

The salary for this role is £46,345 plus £6,624 shift allowance, with a shift pattern of 4 on [2 days, 2 nights - 12 hour shifts] and 4 days off.

Skills

Required

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://encd.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_3001/job/5950

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