Multi Skilled Technician

An opportunity has arisen in our Engineering department. It is an exciting time to join Southampton Airport with the extended runway. The successful candidate would be part of a team in growing Southampton airport into a successful regional airport.

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, the Multi Skilled Technician will be part of a team who will deliver a high quality, reliable service to passengers, tenants and other internal and business partners through effective and efficient maintenance of airport assets. This includes completion of work in accordance with company processes and contributing towards the continuous improvement of the maintenance service.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Participation in our annual bonus plan
• 25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Benefit Platform
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free on-site car parking
• Agile/Flexible working, where appropriate for the role
  
  

Job Description

• To enable the delivery of a high quality, reliable service to passengers, tenants, and other internal and external customers through effective and efficient maintenance of airport assets. This includes completion of work in accordance with prevailing company processes and contributing towards the continuous improvement of the maintenance service.
• Principle accountabilities
• Committed to promoting a security culture of vigilance and security awareness through adhering to the security policy, Managing Responsibly System (MRS) and Security Management System (SeMS).
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance work on engineering assets ensuring optimum serviceability which meets both customers agreed service levels, and statutory Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Department for Transport (DFT) regulations. This includes inspecting assets which may not meet the required performance levels by assessing and reporting what remedial action is required and undertaking that work.
• Carry out tasks which require in depth technical competence in Building Service Engineering according to CIBSE guidelines, or work in other disciplines in which you have the competent skills to do so.
• Use prevailing company IT and work management systems, as required. This includes receiving and closing down work orders and entering accurate data. Use maintenance system data to understand individual, team & asset performance.
• Ensure that all engineering and operating records are updated to meet business, regulatory and manufacturer requirements. Issue and cancel Permits as Appointed Persons, as directed by the Asset Management team.
• Carry out regular risk assessments of working practices which ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others and contribute to the development of a safety culture whilst adhering to mandatory regulations and safety procedures.
• Engage proactively in any work associated with delivering performance improvements within the engineering environment.
• Communicate effectively with customers on the progress and completion of work. Liaise with technical service providers either remotely or on site to reduce minimum down time of the facility to the customer.
• Work with others, including colleagues or apprentices, on a one to one basis to improve their technical proficiency and personal development.
• Proactively upgrade skills to facilitate the maintenance and operation of new assets being delivered into service to ensure that they are maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.
• Maintain stock levels which are to be held at the local stores points or for use in maintenance routines, and to arrange the return of any repairable items to the relevant service centre or manufacturer for repair, using company IT systems.
• To supervise and escort contractors as directed whilst on site to ensure that work is carried out to company Safety and Technical standards. Instruct personnel who are required to operate electrical equipment in the safe use of the equipment and advise on the hazards arising from improper operation.
• Responsible for personal and, if applicable, team compliance with Health and Safety, Security and Environment/Sustainable Development Policies, ensuring working practices minimise risk to self, work colleagues, customers, staff and the environment.
• To comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role.
• To ensure that the activities required by the safety, security and environmental/sustainable development management systems are delivered throughout the areas of responsibility of this role.
• To ensure that any systems and procedures introduced by the company, are effectively implemented, and adhered to.
• To carry out any other duties that may be outside the standard remit for the purpose of personal development, or as may be reasonably required by the company.
• You may be required to be on an on-call rota for out of hours support for the business to ensure that critical and essential passenger sensitive equipment is available for processing the passengers through the airport.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Apprenticeship in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering including City & Guilds or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience of Electro-Mechanical or Building Service Engineering
• Proven experience in Engineering practices
• City and Guilds in 18th Edition IEE Regulations is preferable. 17th Edition will be considered as further training to 18th Edition will be provided
• A full clean driving licence is essential
• A good knowledge of computers and electronic principles
• A good working knowledge of Word, Outlook, Excel
• A knowledge of pavement remediation would be advantageous
• A working knowledge of drainage systems would be advantageous
  
  

Technical competencies to be attained:

• Competent in the repair of Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL).
• Knowledge and operations of baggage system.
• Gain experience and competency of working with industrial drainage systems on airport pavements including Environmental awareness.
• Gain competency in managing the entry to confined spaces.
• Competency for operating and maintaining low and high voltage electrical systems.
• Gain experience and competency in the management of domestic hot water, heating, and ventilation systems.

Framework and boundaries

• To work within SIAL & AGS Policies and Procedures
• To work within Health & Safety Legislation and SIAL Health & Safety policies and operational policies
• Work within Southampton Airport's overall policy and process framework.
• Work to promote the development and efficient functioning of the company's process for Asset Management and all other related processes which underpin maintenance work activities.
• The technician is required to work within a wide range of local and external business policies, procedures, and regulations including CAA, DFT, Building Regulations, Public Health England, and Fire Safety when carrying out their role.
• Maintenance of assets must meet the standards agreed in Service Level Agreements between the maintenance function and the business unit and deliver the Key Performance Indicators for the function.

Inclusive Recruitment Process

Diversity & Inclusion is important to us here at the AGS Group. We want to ensure that our process is inclusive for all applicants. If you have any questions or need any support with your application, we are here to help. Please contact our recruitment team at