Maintenance Engineer

Reference: Heathrow - BDP_1782898192

Maintenance Engineer

Day Shift - 7am - 3.30pm

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 (OTE £55k-£60kpa)

Location: Heathrow

We are currently recruiting Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers to support the maintenance and servicing of automated and semi-automated material handling systems primarily for the air cargo sector

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with a mechanical and electrical fault-finding background to work in a highly specialised air cargo environment. You'll be part of a close-knit engineering team maintaining critical systems that support international logistics operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out maintenance and servicing on automated and semi-automated material handling equipment
  • Diagnose faults and perform mechanical and electrical fault-finding
  • Respond to breakdowns and support continuous system availability
  • Complete maintenance reports and documentation accurately
  • Work in full compliance with site safety procedures and operational standards

Requirements

  • Level 2 City & Guilds qualification (or equivalent) preferred
  • Experience maintaining or servicing industrial or mechanical systems (advantageous)
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication and reporting abilities
  • Full, clean UK driving licence
  • Clean criminal record
  • Minimum 5 years' checkable employment history (references required due to site clearance)

What's on Offer

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Overtime available (not guaranteed) with realistic OTE of £55k-£60k
  • 20 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day per completed year of service (up to 25 days)
  • NEST pension scheme (after 3-month probation)
  • Private healthcare (after 3-month probation)
  • Stable, permanent role with long-term career potential
  • Day-shift working only - excellent work/life balance

How to Apply

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact [email protected]

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

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Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38,000.00 - £40,000.00
Per annum
GBP38000 - GBP40000 per annum

Greater London

Permanent

Added 01/07/2026
Reference: Heathrow - BDP_1782898192

Maintenance Engineer

Greater London
Permanent

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