Heathrow
Welder / Fabricator / Machinist Technician
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Introduction
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 scope 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. And a lot of ways 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 every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities and you’ll be mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.
Job Description
At Heathrow, our Manufacturing Production Workshop is a small but highly skilled engineering team with a big reputation across the airport. Our motto is simple:
"You Break It, We Make It."
From designing and manufacturing enclosures, ramps, barriers, machine guarding, frames, cabinets and trolleys, to creating one-off bespoke solutions for operational teams, no two days are the same.
If you take pride in quality craftsmanship, enjoy solving problems and thrive in a customer-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Shift Pattern: 4 x 10 hour shifts Monday to Thursday (07:00-17:00), 1 x 10 hour night per month (19.00-05.00).
Your role will involve
You'll be part of a dedicated team that designs, fabricates, manufactures and installs practical engineering solutions across the Heathrow campus.
You'll:
- Weld, fabricate and machine bespoke products and components.
- Manufacture and repair items including enclosures, ramps, barriers, bins, guarding, cabinets, trolleys and specialist equipment.
- Interpret drawings, sketches and customer requirements to deliver high-quality finished products.
- Work directly with customers to understand challenges and create practical solutions.
- Install finished products safely within operational environments.
- Ensure all work meets Heathrow standards and ASIAD compliance requirements where applicable.
- Support sustainable manufacturing by reducing waste, repurposing materials and identifying innovative ways of working.
- Deliver projects safely, efficiently and always on time.
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These Skills Are Essential
We're interested in people who combine technical ability with a positive, customer-focused attitude.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience in welding, fabrication and/or machining (NVQ L3/City and Guilds)
- Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills.
- Experience using workshop machinery and engineering equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- A proactive and flexible approach to work.
- A positive "can-do" attitude and commitment to delivering results.
From creating infrastructure for new initiatives to supporting operational teams with bespoke manufacturing solutions, our work has a visible impact across the airport. We consistently receive recognition for our attention to detail, quality workmanship and dedication to our customers.
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 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.
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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
This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities 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, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
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