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Maintenance Engineer (4 on 4 off)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedHeathrow, Hounslow🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 1 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll thrive in this role as a Maintenance Engineer if you're seeking a rewarding career with significant growth potential at a globally recognized company, offering a competitive salary and the unique benefit of working only half the year thanks to the 4 on 4 off schedule. This hybrid position is ideal for experienced mechanical and electrical engineers eager to work on cutting-edge machinery and develop their skills within a supportive team environment. Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career with a leading organization!

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Heathrow, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Posted
13 hours ago

Job Description

Maintenance Engineer (4 on 4 off)
£47,000 - £52,000 + Overtime OTE 70k + 33 Days Holiday + Company Benefits
Hounslow (Heathrow Airport)

Are you a Maintenance Engineer with mechanical and electrical experience, looking for a long-term career in a globally recognised company, performing maintenance on state-of-the-art machinery and equipment, working within a busy airport site?

Are you looking to work only half the year in a 4 on 4 off role, where no two days are the same and you can progress within the company to senior leadership positions?

In this 4 on 4 off days and nights role you will be working on electromechanical machinery primarily on a site at Heathrow Airport. You will be performing maintenance and servicing of hydraulics, conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLCs, with further training given if needed.

Founded over 60 years ago, this renowned company boast over 1000 staff worldwide and have a turnover of £200 million. They primarily work within retail, airports, and automotive sectors, with continuous expansion plans globally for the long-term future.

This role would suit someone who has hands-on experience with hydraulics, motors, or related industrial equipment, looking for a role working days and nights for a global leader who will invest in their development.

The Role:

  • Performing maintenance and servicing of industrial machinery
  • Working on hydraulics, conveyors, motors and similar
  • Primarily based at Heathrow Airport, some travel to other London airports when needed
  • Shift based, 4 on 4 off days and nights, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am
  • Overtime paid at 1.3x, weekends 1.5x, up to 15 hours a week available

The Person:

  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical and electrical experience
  • Full UK Driving License

Reference number: BBBH275023

Maintenance, Engineer, Technician, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Heavy, Machinery, Plant, Technician, Fitter, Hounslow, London, Heathrow, Staines, Slough

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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