Be part of this city within a city. Every year, millions of people travel through Heathrow. Joining our Engineering team means being at the heart of a complex operation whose size, scale and reputation for innovation are unique. We make sure the airport is always running smoothly and keep passengers and planes moving.
Our team touches all aspects of airport life – from water to energy, rail to roads, baggage systems to runways. The scope and variety of what we do is vast, spanning mechanical, electrical, water, civil, rail and environmental disciplines. Together we are responsible for the performance of 500,000 assets worth £14bn. It means there are always a wide range of interesting development, construction and maintenance projects to get involved with. And a lot of ways to develop your skills, career and reputation.
You’ll be part of a close-knit, driven team, taking on work that you can take real pride in and feel passionate about. It’s an exciting place to be, where every day, you’ll discover a world of fresh possibilities and you’ll be mentored by world-class experts every step of the way.
Heathrow Engineering Apprenticeship Programme
- Applications should be submitted as soon as possible. This role will close earlier than the advertised date if we reach capacity.
- Four-year rotational programme.
- The minimum age requirement is 16, and candidates must be willing to work in a shift-based role upon turning 18. The programme will commence early September 2025, and the college location will be Uxbridge College. There is no upper age limit, and we encourage individuals of all ages to apply.
- The application process includes video screening questions, a series of online tests and an in-person interview. You will only progress to the next stage if you are successful at each step.
Key dates:
- Screening and online tests: throughout March
- Interviews: 7-11th April (these dates are fixed)
- Start date: Early September
Please visit our apprentice page for more details about the programme and meet our current apprentices: Engineering Apprenticeships | Heathrow
The Apprenticeship:
Through our apprenticeship, you’ll be shaping a career and gaining valuable on-the-job experience to develop into a qualified, multi-skilled Technician. The programme offers the necessary accredited training, guidance and support to develop the skills you’ll need to establish yourself in your engineering career.
All training, books, workwear, personal protective equipment and tools are provided.
During your four-year apprenticeship, you’ll be part of multiple high-performing teams responsible for maintaining the critical engineering infrastructure at Heathrow. You’ll develop a diverse skillset as you learn from experienced colleagues and build your technical expertise whilst keeping the program dynamic and personal to your interests and skills. This programme will result in you being trained to a high level of competence with an externally accredited apprenticeship programme containing NVQ levels 2 and 3 and further education opportunities.
At Heathrow we’ve been offering Engineering Apprenticeships for over 48 years. Over 50% of our current Engineering workforce have completed our apprenticeship, with over 95% of graduating apprentices being offered a permanent position at Heathrow.
- We are looking for committed, eager and driven individuals, willing to learn on a structured programme.
- You will have the motivation to work in an ever-changing environment that will need you to explore problems by creating different possible solutions to keep the airport safe.
- To qualify for our apprenticeship, in terms of GCSEs, you must have a grade 5 (C) or above in Maths, Science and English. Alternatively, you could have a higher or further education qualification or an engineering foundation level surpassing these GCSE requirements. You must be aged 16 or over and be willing to work in a shift-based role once you turn 18.
- Beyond your academic qualifications we will be looking for evidence of teamwork, problem solving and aiming high, that you have developed through your studies and beyond as included in the Skills Builder Framework.
- Motivated to build your career in engineering at Heathrow Airport specifically.
There’s something so special about working at the world’s most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.
Every day, you’ll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and come home buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we’re working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.
Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there’s no place like Heathrow.
Our rewards
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we’ll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we’ll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you’ll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
Working location
This is an airport-based position. Every day, you will play a critical role in helping us to give our passengers the best airport service in the world.
Sustainable Travel to work
Heathrow’s Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger – not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work, and through our diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
