Apprentice Engineering Service Technician – L3

VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED

Harlington (UB3 5AR)

Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

Posted on 19 February 2026

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Summary

Working on our Baggage Systems at London Heathrow Airport on our 4-year apprenticeship pathway, you will work towards performing maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output, equipment availability, health & safety compliance, quality, Maximo reporting and team working to be optimised in accordance with agreed timescales.

Wage

£19,000 a year

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Increase to approx. £25,000 up to £31,000 pa in second year with six month pay reviews.

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Sunday, shifts to be confirmed.

42 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

4 years

Positions available

2

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

You will be supported to achieve a Level 3 Mechatronics Service Technician qualification delivered through Uxbridge College.

As an Apprentice Mechatronics Service Technician, you will help keep Heathrow’s baggage systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will be involved in tasks such as:

  • Maintaining and optimising a wide range of automated systems and machinery.
  • Assisting with corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance.
  • Supporting fault diagnosis across mechanical, electrical, and basic control systems.
  • Working collaboratively with experienced technicians to keep the system operating to the highest standards.
  • Upon successful completion, you will be able to apply for a permanent Service Technician role within Vanderlande.

What We Expect From You

As an apprentice, you will play an important part in keeping Heathrow’s baggage operation running smoothly. To succeed, you should bring:

  • A willingness to learn from our experienced technicians.
  • A positive, proactive, and enthusiastic attitude.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Reliability and a strong approach to safety.
  • A genuine interest in engineering maintenance.

What we offer:

  • 288 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.
  • Achievers as social recognition platform that also offers a free reward each month including cycle to work scheme and a scheme to spread the cost of new home tech.
  • A challenging work environment with lots of opportunities of career progression.

Where you'll work

Collaboration House, 3 Mondial Way
Harlington
UB3 5AR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

You will be supported to achieve a NVQ Level 3 Mechatronics Maintenance Technician at Uxbridge College, where you will spend your first year. For this, you will be required to hold GCSEs in Maths and English at grade 4 or above (equivalent A* to C).

Training Structure:

Year 1

  • Three to four days per week spent at college.
  • Remaining days onsite at London Heathrow Airport working alongside our Service Technician teams.

Years 2–4

  • Primarily based onsite at Heathrow, gaining hands-on experience in a live airport environment.
  • Continued support and development from experienced Vanderlande technicians and Learning & Development teams.
  • One day per week at college to continue working towards and completing the BTEC qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4-9)

Desirable qualifications

AS Level or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4-9)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills

Other requirements

You will need a clear criminal record to be able to gain an airside pass. Must be prepared to work shifts. Although no experience is required, you will have a passion for engineering. The role is a highly active one where you will need to be willing and prepared to work shifts in year two.

About this employer

As one of the global market leaders in the design, manufacture, installation, and service of automated material handling systems and related services, Vanderlande has an excellent reputation in the market for reliable project and service delivery, innovation, customer focus, and strong market awareness. Key markets include Airports, Warehousing, and Parcel solutions.

After this apprenticeship

Working on our Baggage Systems at London Heathrow Airport on our four-year apprenticeship pathway, the Apprentice Service Technician will work towards being be able to perform maintenance duties to ensure productivity and output, equipment availability, health & safety compliance, quality, Maximo reporting and team working is optimised in accordance with agreed timescales.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HRUC (HARROW, RICHMOND AND UXBRIDGE COLLEGES)

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000016831.

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Closes on Thursday 30 April 2026

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