Engineering Technician - Airfield

Airfield Engineering technician

Reports to Airfield Engineering Manager & team leader
Airfield Engineering team
London Stansted Airport
Permanent, full time position 
4 on / 4 off  - 2 days  / 2 nights shift pattern, covering 7 days per week. 0600 – 1800 / 1800 - 0600 shifts. 
Salary starts at £48,735, rising with experience.
Plus 17.5% shift pay

Please ensure your CV and /or covering letter details the skills, experience and qualifications you have for this role.

The role 

To enable the delivery of a high-quality, reliable service to passengers, tenants and other internal/external customers, through effective and efficient maintenance of airports assets. This includes completion of work in accordance with prevailing MAG processes & contributing towards the continuous improvement of the maintenance service.

•    Undertake planned or reactive maintenance work ensuring optimum serviceability which meets agreed service levels and provides a trouble-free operational environment, applying the skills and knowledge required for the task.  This includes inspecting assets which are not working as needed, assessing & reporting what work is required and undertaking that work.
•    Carry out tasks which require in-depth technical competence in Airfield engineering or minor work in other disciplines which you have the skills to do.
•    Liaising with the Airfield Engineering Manager & Lead Technicians where required. 
•    Use prevailing MAG IT and work management systems (for example Maximo) as required.  This includes receiving & closing work orders and entering accurate data. Use maintenance system data to understand individual, team & asset performance.
•    Ensure that all engineering and operating records are updated to meet business, regulatory & manufacturer requirements.
•    Operate and promote working practices which ensure a safe working environment for self and others, contributing to the development of a safety culture and adhering to mandatory regulations & safety procedures.
•    Engage proactively in any work associated with delivering performance improvements within the engineering environment.
•    Communicate effectively with customers and maintenance team colleagues on the progress of completing work.
•    Work with others, including colleagues or apprentices on a one-to-one basis to help them learn.
•    Proactively upgrade skills to facilitate the maintenance and operation of new assets being delivered into service to ensure that they are maintained in a manner which keeps them performing at an appropriate level.

What will make you successful in this role?

•    Full UK driving licence
•    Relevant City and Guilds qualifications
•    ONC/HNC Electrical Engineering
•    Relevant Airfield Engineering experience
•    Full and assessed knowledge of any relevant National or MAG regulations or standards
•    Full and assessed knowledge of ESRs up to and including Approved Person (Electrical). 
•    Completion of relevant & related skills training to become a Safety Critical Worker
•    Meets the requirements of the competence assessment process
•    Scheduling, prioritising, organising and managing self and/or teams to ensure results are successfully delivered.  
•    Reviewing and then implementing what is learned
•    Enthusiastic and motivated, focusing on achieving results and a standard of excellence.  Having a clear sense of direction, persistent in pursuing goals, maintaining focus despite obstacles and setbacks
•    Detailed working familiarity with all aspects of Maximo which supports work scheduling, resource scheduling, resource competencies etc.
•    An outline knowledge of other aspects of Maximo and its interfaces with related systems such as MALMS and RMS
•    Able to demonstrate that through formal training/apprenticeship or practical experience, they are able to effectively carry out the task required of the role in the airport.
•    Capable of undertaking effectively Electrical/Mechanical maintenance tasks such as those scheduled in the prevailing MAG apprenticeship scheme.

Why MAG?

Every year, London Stansted Airport connects 30 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports 12,000 jobs on site and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. 
 
Sustainability is one of our core values, and it shapes everything we do. We're committed to protecting the environment and supporting our local communities.  Our programmes include airport and airline decarbonisation, comprehensive education, skills and employment support and community engagement initiatives including volunteering opportunities. 
 
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: 
 
•     Flexible and generous company pension plan with various company contribution options (up to 10%) that you can change to suit your personal needs 
•    24 days holiday plus bank holidays 
•    Free parking 
•    Subsidised public transport 
•    Huge range of company discounts 
•    2 volunteering days per year 
•    Free Virtual GP service, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 
•    Care Concierge service  

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.