IT Airport Engineer - STN
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Successful applicants will have been in the UK for 5 Years
- A full Manual UK driving licence is required
- ESP welcomes applicants with relevant IT qualifications or experience
Stansted Airport – IT Airport Engineer
ESP Global Services are currently recruiting an Airport Engineer to join our team at Stansted Airport. We are a managed service provider for IT support and infrastructure solutions where we support clients, worldwide, 24/7. Working as the Airport Engineer you will provide “hands on” IT support and maintenance on a wide range of hardware and software within the airport. Responding to tickets from the ESP service desk you will ensure all IT issues are effectively and efficiently resolved in line with our service level agreements.
We are looking for people who are passionate about technology and increasing their existing knowledge.
We are looking for people commutable to the airport and will to work shift patterns.
What you will be doing:
- Troubleshooting and fault diagnosis on all assigned incidents and successfully resolve within the agreed timescales.
- Consistently provide updates to the ESP Service Desk and end users on all live incidents and service requests
- Supply and replace IT consumables
- Carry out regular “floor-walking” and pro-active line of sight checks/ routine preventive maintenance to identify, log and resolve any issues before they are raised as incidents by customers
- 1/3 years’ experience required in a Mechanical Operations/ IT Support role
- Some knowledge of current IT hardware, Microsoft Desktop software & network fundamentals
- Strong diagnostics and trouble shooting skills
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and adapt to any new change or situation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- 5 years UK working history which can be referenced for airside clearance checks
- Full UK driving license
ESP offers a basic salary up to £21,200 + pension, life assurance and access to ongoing training and career development.
Shift Allowance paid at £160 Per month and on call £20 per night + overtime.
Working hours, 4 on 2 off Shift Pattern – 06:00 to 15:30 and 15:30 to 00:00
on call hours 00:00 to 06:00 following late shifts
We guarantee a swift reply and a rapid process of selection.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Information Technology Support Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for IT Airport Engineer - STN roles across ESP Global's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Information Technology Support Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,120 - £23,120 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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