Civils Maintenance Operative
Date: 14 Mar 2026
Location: London Stansted Airport, GB
Company: MAG
Summary
Civils Maintenance Operative
- London Stansted Airport
- Permanent Contract
- 42 hours per week (shift patterns fixed 4 on 4 off, days and nights)
- Salary - £31,958.20 rising to £35,393.99 upon successful completion of minimum 3-month qualifying period
- Plus shift allowance of 17.5%
Why MAG?
Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You’ll also have access to some great benefits including:
- 6% company contribution pension
- 12 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated)
- Free parking
- Subsidised public transport
- Huge range of company discounts
The role
London Stansted Airport are seeking a Civils Maintenance Operative to carry out various maintenance tasks across the airport estate to the highest standard and observing best working practices.
- To work in a team, proactively ensuring that the landscape infrastructure (both interior and exterior) is maintained within regulatory, safety, quality and performance standards.
- Ensure that all plant and equipment is maintained in a safe operational condition. Identify promptly any faults and report to the appropriate person(s) for action.
- Safe operation of machinery, wearing the necessary PPE at all times.
- Be responsible for the execution of maintenance tasks as defined in the grounds schedule. Ensure all reactive work is acted upon and completed in line with any service level agreements and customer requirements.
- Be responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, safe working practices and legislation relevant to the External Engineering Unit.
- Any other duties that are legally given by Managers and Team Leaders.
What will make you successful in the role?
This position would suit someone that has a background that has involved, ground working, landscaping, labouring, general building/maintenance. It will involve working outside and in all weathers across the airport estate.
- Professional qualification in building/plumbing/general maintenance or suitable working experience.
- Full UK driving licence (Essential) Towing experience (desirable)
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills including punctuality.
- Experience of team and lone working.
- Health & Safety conscious.
The advert will close once we have enough suitable applicants; shortlisting will be ongoing through the process.
Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments
We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.
Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.
At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.