Maintenance Engineer

Innovate Bishop's Stortford, England, United Kingdom

Maintenance Engineer

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Job Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and qualified Electrical Technician with an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and experience in PLC/HMI Controls to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Siemens PLC and HMI systems, with a focus on airside operations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, supporting critical systems while ensuring safety and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical systems and mechanical machinery
• Ensure all equipment is operating to specification, following company procedures and safety protocols.
• Work with Siemens PLC/HMI systems for system diagnostics, programming, and updates.
• Carry out fault diagnostics and troubleshooting on electrical and control systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Adhere to airside safety and security protocols and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Respond to urgent repair needs, ensuring timely resolution to maintain operational efficiency.
• Support the continuous improvement of systems and equipment.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience working with PLC and HMI controls, Siemens systems preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements:

• Airside vetting to CTC level (Counter Terrorist Check) is required.
• Must be able to work the shift pattern as per the operational requirements.
• Experience with Siemens PLC programming and HMI systems.
• Prior experience working in an airport or similar regulated environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Distribution

Industries

Engineering Services, Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage, and Manufacturing