Job Description

Job Title

Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Development Engineer

Vanderlande is the market leader in efficient logistics process automation within the airports and parcel sector. In addition, we are a leading supplier of process automation solutions for warehouses.

Vanderlande has a strong strategic partnership with Heathrow Airport. Heathrow, with more than 80 million passengers a year, is the most active airport in Europe with the highest number of connections to other airports. All these passengers expect their luggage to reach the same destination. That’s where Vanderlande comes in as a strategic partner, with full responsibility for the performance and maintenance of Heathrow’s baggage handling systems.

Your role

Working within London Heathrow Airport, the Maintenance Development Engineer is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of maintenance plans and asset performance across the operation.

You will translate maintenance concepts into practical, executable plans and standard procedures, analyse system performance, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the site. You will be performing the following tasks:

• Translate maintenance concepts into effective and executable maintenance plans
• Develop, implement, and manage maintenance plans within the Maximo CMMS, including asset structures, inventory, and reporting
• Ensure installed asset data is accurate, complete, and maintained within the system
• Analyse maintenance and equipment performance data to optimise reliability and availability
• Identify root causes of recurring issues and implement permanent corrective actions
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance system performance
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and train operational teams
• Support maintenance planners and technicians in executing maintenance strategies
• Provide technical input to lifecycle planning and major maintenance activities
• Conduct maintainability assessments for new or modified systems

What we expect from you

As a Maintenance Development Engineer, you will play a key role in driving performance, reliability, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced automated environment. We expect the following of you:

• Qualified to HNC/HND or higher in a relevant Engineering discipline
• Strong maintenance engineering and technical background
• Knowledge of industrial automation systems and components
• Experience using CMMS tools (preferably IBM Maximo)
• Understanding of reliability methodologies such as RCM and FMECA
• Ability to analyse data to improve MTBF and MTTR performance
• Familiarity with predictive and condition-based maintenance techniques
• Experience in continuous improvement practices
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence across multiple levels
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise key issues

Additional expectations:

• Act as a team player
• Demonstrate a proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
• Willingness to support operational requirements as needed

What we offer:

• Performance related pay
• Opportunity to develop and progress within Vanderlande
• 240 hours holiday
• Aviva Medical cover & Pension
• YuLife - Wellbeing membership with fast access to GP appointments, promotion of health and wellbeing along with daily quests to gain Yucoins that can be swapped for shopping vouchers.
• Access to Achievers - An award-winning recognition platform that inspires to recognise your coworkers Where points are awarded that can be exchanged for a range of goods and discounts.
• A challenging and dynamic work environment with strong career development opportunities

Vanderlande is fully committed to supporting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion and welcomes applications from all candidates who meet our job specifications. If you feel there is a barrier that may prevent you from applying, we are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to support your application.