Hold Baggage Screening - System Specialist
Heathrow Airport
Be part of this city within a city. Every year,millions of people travelthrough Heathrow. Joining our Engineering teammeans being at the heart ofa complexoperation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make surethe airport is always running smoothlyand keeppassengers and planes moving.
Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The scopeand varietyof what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together, weare responsible forthe performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn.Itmeans there is always a wide range of interesting development,constructionand maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot ofwaysto develop your skills,careerand reputation.
You’llbe part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about.It’san exciting place to be, where every day,you’lldiscover a world of fresh possibilities,andyou’llbe mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.
Job Info
* Job Identification: 4156
* Job Category: Technical
* Posting Date: 07/05/2025, 17:43
* Apply Before: 21/05/2025, 23:59
* Job Schedule: Full-time
* Locations:Heathrow Airport Limited, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2GW, GB
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, Business hours
Job Description
As a system specialist, you will be responsible for delivering a high quality, reliable service of our facilities and key assets across Heathrow. You will ensure that our hold baggage screening systems and processes are maintained to an appropriate level, by analysing trends, leading problem solving activities and driving continuous improvement; placing the passenger and customer at the heart of everything we do.
Your role will involve
* Accurately capturing maintenance history (work orders, spares & all required information) and updating other records to meet business, regulatory & statutory requirements. Ensure that all documentation relating to a specific asset group is updated and fit for purpose
* Escalating system operational issues and SQR impacts
* Being responsible for 2nd & 3rd Level Problem Escalation and resultant Technical Troubleshooting
* Keeping up to date with industry best practice and leading implementation into business as usual
* Coaching or training others, including colleagues and apprentices, to share learning and best practice amongst the team. Provide specific support, coaching or training of others, including colleagues and apprentices, to share the technical elements of the specific system, including A1 Assessor/Trainer – Accredited to QCF/NVQ Level 3 (with minimum practising requirements)
These skills are essential
* Engineering degree (any discipline), HND minimum, or Engineering apprentice, or relevant work experience
* High degree of computer literacy
* Analytical mindset
* Experience in using software, such as Power BI
* To have resided in the UK for the past 5 years for CTC clearance
About us
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.
Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family-friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
Working Location
Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity forcolleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow. Workingarrangements vary from team to team and willbeconfirmed during the recruitment process.You’llneed to be based in the UK and within a commutable distancetoHeathrow.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger, not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
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