Gold Card Electricians & Electrical Improvers – Heathrow Airport

Gold Card Electricians & Electrical Improvers – Heathrow Airport

40 Positions Available – Major Long-Term Airport Project

Location: Heathrow Airport
Start Date: Immediate starts available following airside clearance
Duration: 12+ months
Shift Pattern: Sunday to Thursday nights
Hours: 10–12 hour shifts
Employment Type: PAYE only
Rates: £25.00–£35.00 per hour depending on position and experience
Overtime: Enhanced rates after 37.5 hours and weekends

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting experienced Gold Card Electricians and Electrical Improvers for a major long-term electrical installation project at Heathrow Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile airport infrastructure project offering consistent work for over 12 months on baggage handling and conveyor systems within a specialist environment.

Immediate starts are available once airside passes have been secured.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and work from E-drawings, electrical schematics and installation drawings.
• Carry out electrical installation, wiring, panel wiring and termination works.
• Install and modify electrical systems associated with baggage handling and conveyor systems.
• Support testing, commissioning and fault-finding activities where required.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety within a live airport environment.

Essential Requirements – Gold Card Electricians

• Valid ECS/JIB Gold Card.
• Ability to wire and terminate control panels.
• Strong electrical installation experience.
• Ability to work independently from drawings and schematics.

Essential Requirements – Electrical Improvers

• Valid ECS Card.
• Experience assisting with or carrying out terminations.
• Strong wiring and panel work experience.
• Ability to work from drawings and follow installation instructions.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience working on baggage handling systems or conveyor systems.
• Airport, industrial or infrastructure project experience.
• Control panel and automation system experience.
• IPAF qualification.
• PASMA qualification.
• Experience within mission-critical or highly regulated environments.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must live within approximately one hour of Heathrow Airport.
• Candidates may be required to complete security clearance, employment history checks and drug & alcohol screening.
• Previous baggage handling or conveyor system experience is highly desirable.

Additional Benefits

• Fast-tracked airside passes.
• Heathrow signatory status held.
• Typical pass turnaround of 2–4 weeks.
• Long-term project with consistent night shifts.
• Enhanced rates after 37.5 hours and weekend working.
• Ongoing opportunities on future airport projects.

Pay & Overtime

Rates range from £25.00 to £35.00 per hour depending on position and experience.

Enhanced rates apply after 37.5 hours and for weekend working. Full rate structures and overtime details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Apply Now

We currently have 40 positions available across Gold Card Electrician and Electrical Improver positions.

Candidates with previous baggage handling, conveyor system, airport or panel wiring experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

For further information regarding positions, rates and start dates, please get in touch.