Electrician - Heathrow Airport

About this role

Heathrow Airport

£62,000-£64,500 + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Long-Term Opportunity

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-profile projects across the UK.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work at Heathrow Airport, our client is looking to appoint experienced Electricians to join their delivery team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work within one of the UK's most prestigious and secure environments, working on a variety of electrical installation, maintenance, and infrastructure upgrade projects.

The Role

As an Electrician, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical installation and upgrade works across Heathrow Airport, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The role will involve working within a live operational airport environment, supporting planned maintenance, refurbishment, and new installation works.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out electrical installation works in accordance with project specifications

Install containment, cabling, lighting, power and associated electrical systems

Read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation

Carry out planned maintenance and upgrade works

Ensure all works comply with current regulations and site procedures

Work safely within a live airport environment

Complete quality checks and testing where required

Work closely with Supervisors, Project Managers and other trades to ensure programme delivery

Requirements
• Proven experience as an Electrician within commercial, industrial or building services environments
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent electrical qualifications
• ECS/JIB Gold Card preferred
• Strong understanding of electrical installation practices and current regulations
• Ability to obtain Heathrow Airside Security Clearance
• Flexible approach to working shifts, including days and nights where required
• Excellent attitude towards health and safety
• What's on Offer
• £62,000-£64,500 basic salary
• £50 per week travel allowance
• 8% pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced sick pay
• PPE and full uniform provided
• Long-term, permanent opportunity with a leading Tier 1 M&E contractor
• Excellent training, development, and career progression opportunities

Requirements

• JIB Gold Card
• NVQ Level 3

Benefits

• Pension
• Annual Leave
• Company Uniform
• Career Progression
• £50 per week travel allowance
• Enhanced sick pay