Farnborough Airport Limited (FAL) is the owner and operator of Farnborough Airport (FAB), Europe’s leading business aviation airport and the birthplace of British aviation. FAB handles approximately a third of London’s business aviation traffic, making it the largest business aviation airport in the UK. FAL owns and operates both the airport and the Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities at FAB, making its integrated operations unique to the market. FAB has some of the most advanced and iconic airport infrastructure in the world, specifically tailored to delivering a first-class customer experience for its users. Over the years, FAB has been consistently recognised as the best FBO in Europe.
FAB operates alongside the Aviator Hampshire Hotel, a luxury hotel located on the perimeter of the airport and one of the best hotels in the UK. Both companies are jointly owned by the Farnborough Airport Company Limited (FACL), a company 100% owned by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) through one of its long-term European infrastructure funds. MAM is one of the largest infrastructure investors in the world and has an extensive track record in airport investment and ownership. From a leadership and business perspective, FAB and the Aviator Hampshire Hotel are managed together as a Group.
Farnborough Airport Limited is an equal opportunities employer, promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the organisation.
What we are looking for
Farnborough Airport is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Estates Engineer (Multi-skilled) to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on the airports infrastructure as well as carrying out reactive repair jobs.
Unlike a traditional office building, the airports infrastructure must function around the clock to accommodate a constant flow of passengers and aircraft. This role includes keeping the airports infrastructure safe and compliant. By carefully maintaining this complex ecosystem, you will be directly contributing to the seamless operation of Farnborough Airport.
This position is on a shift work basis, including being on-call on weekends and bank holidays. Occasionally, late shifts will be required which will be covered with overtime.
About the role
- Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for airport buildings, infrastructure, and facilities.
- Carry out reactive maintenance requests, ensuring timely resolution of issues and minimal disruption to airport operations.
- PPMs and reactive jobs can involve (please note, this is not an exhaustive list):
- Inspecting, repairing, or installing furniture, fixtures, and fittings e.g., hang doors, install locks, lay carpet tiles, and erect studwork)
- Internal small scale building works
- General handy-man jobs
- Painting and decorating
- Escort contractors around site as and when required.
- Liaise with airport tenants and stakeholders to when carrying out jobs in working areas such as offices.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the team, other staff member, tenants, and stakeholders.
- Carry out work whilst ensuring to comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Identify which tools and materials are required for each job. Liaise with manager to order necessary items.
- Consistently demonstrate and encourage others to adhere to the company values of Proud, Passionate, Ambition and Together in your day-to-day role.
- Contribute to the Company’s aspiration of becoming an Employer of Choice and Responsibility in the local area by actively participating in our volunteering opportunities where possible.
- Demonstrate engagement with and adherence to the Company’s policies, procedures, guidelines, and reporting channels to ensure all work is carried out safely and to the highest standards, including but not limited to:
- Safety, Compliance and Environmental standards/legislation.
- The identification and management of occupational risks factors (such as workload/time management, clear communications and working methods) that may affect an employees’ psychological response to their work and workplace conditions.
- Appropriate Workplace Behaviour, UK Modern Slavery and General Data Protection & Retention (GDPR) Policies.
- Support the team with adhoc activities/tasks as reasonably requested.
About you
Essential
- Evidence of right to work in the UK.
- Hold a full valid UK driving license or equivalent.
- Full 5-year employment/educational history required (with no unaccounted-for gaps).
- Must be able to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check (CRC) certificate to the required security clearance level for this role.
- Experience in general building maintenance, preferably within a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience with PPM and reactive jobs.
- Good knowledge of building systems.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations.
- Good communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
Desirable
- IPAF 3a & 3b or forklift license.
- Legionella awareness training.
- Knowledge and understanding of airport environment desirable.
- Ability to come up with innovative solutions.
What we can offer you
- Competitive salary.
- 25 days holiday per annum (pro-rata), plus statutory public holidays.
- Workplace pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions.
- Enhanced Company Maternity and Paternity Pay.
- Life assurance.
- Access to medical plan including a range of private treatments (after probation period).
- Health and Wellbeing app with access to discounts.
- Company sick pay scheme.
- Electric vehicle scheme (after 9 months of employment).
- Sustainable travel scheme.
- Annual complimentary bike maintenance.
- Free onsite parking.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Access to an Employee Assistance programme and helpline.
- Discount on accommodation at affiliated hotel.
- Discount on food/beverage at affiliated pub.
- You will also get all kinds of other great perks, like social events and special employee offers.
