Baggage Asset Systems Engineer

at  Heathrow

Be part of this city within a city . Every year, millions of people travel through Heathrow . Joining our Engineering team means being at the heart of a complex operation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique . We make sure the airport is always running smoothly and keep passengers and planes moving .
Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The sc ope and variety of what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together we are responsible for the performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn. It means there are always a wide range of interesting development, construction and maintenance projects to get involved with . A nd a lot of w ays to develop your skills, career and reputation.
You’ll be part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about. It’s an exciting place to be, where ever y day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities and you’ll be mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.
Join us as a Baggage Asset Systems Engineer and support the development, management and delivery of asset strategy, to support continuous improvement across our airport wide baggage system. This is an opportunity to add value, implement innovative solutions and future proof our asset plans for years to come.
As a Baggage Asset Systems Engineer you will be part of a talented team of engineers that demonstrate superb technical competency, delivering mission critical infrastructure across Heathrow’s Baggage Systems. This role will be responsible for the management of specific baggage systems and assets through their whole life cycle. This will be achieved by providing technical and performance expertise in order to drive improved standards and continuous improvements in cost, quality, performance and safety in line with an integrated asset management plan.

When submitting your application, please include your CV along with your relevant engineering-based qualification equivalent certificate(s).

• Assessing the condition and performance of the airport wide baggage system. Monitoring the delivery quality of our providers and providing challenge when required to protect the long-term interests of the business.
• Developing and managing whole life asset management plans for the relevant systems and equipment. This will include identification of major risks or events and their effect.
• Developing and implementing obsolescence and replacement strategies for the systems, which will cover mechanical, electrical, electronic, control and software systems, to ensure the performance to cost throughout the life of the asset.
• Strategy development for both sustainability and energy reduction are key to the role, in addition to the ability to reduce the cost of asset utilisation and risk management.
• Truly understand system performance; reducing potential bottlenecks, identifying possible solutions, and working with our partners to implement rectification.
• Liaising with partners and other personnel for problem resolutions and technology procurement.
• Analysing multiple data sources to identify areas and opportunities for continuous improvements in performance, cost, quality, availability and safety.
• A relevant engineering-based qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3 with demonstrable experience in an Engineering or maintenance environment.
• Broad knowledge and experience of implementing best practice in the maintenance and operation of plant, systems and infrastructure assets.
• Ability to interpret technical information and documentation, including drawings.
• Proven ability to lead challenging discussions with stakeholders (internal and external) around the need for change and accountability.
• Knowledge of automated systems and their controls together with detailed working knowledge of mechanical/ electrical systems.
• Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use data and judgement effectively in order to drive continuous improvements in asset performance and develop robust solutions to business problems.

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 come home 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.

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