Maintenance Engineer

  • Proactive Global
  • Hounslow, London
  • Mar 31, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

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 (url removed)

Why work with Proactive?

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