Job description
Joining Heathrow’s Rail Engineers will give you broad experience across electrical and mechanical systems, with the support of a world-class team of experts. You’ll be taking on vital work to keep our airport running smoothly.
Your role will involve:
- Enabling Heathrow’s passengers to experience the best airport service in the world, through commissioning our new fleet of passenger trains.
- Applying your knowledge and skills to phase in new vehicles and phase out older stock.
- Investigating faulty or poor-performing assets, identifying improvements and implementing meaningful change to improve the airport experience.
- Keeping records up to date, for example the maintenance history of our assets, to create efficiency and meet Heathrow’s regulatory requirements.
- Showcasing your passion for ‘doing the right thing’, by proactively spotting hazards, reducing risks and creating a safer environment for all.
- Carrying out all duties with consideration and a respect for best practice and continuous improvement.
These skills are essential:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a recognised engineering discipline.
- Strong mechanical skills, gained in a practical working environment.
- Experience working with trains, trams or rolling stock highly advantageous.
- Demonstrable analytical skills with sound problem-solving ability.
- Ability to prioritize in a complex and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills.